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Cucumber Martini

Name: Cucumber Martini
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups gin; 1 cucumber (about 9 ounces), cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices, plus 6 thin slices for garnish; 2 tablespoons (or more) dry vermouth; Ice cubes

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1.
Mix gin and thick cucumber slices in pitcher. Cover and chill overnight or up to 3 days.
2.
Strain gin, discarding thick cucumber slices. Pour half of gin into cocktail shaker. Add 1 tablespoon (or more) vermouth, then fill shaker with ice. Shake vigorously; strain into 3 glasses. Repeat with remaining gin and desired amount of vermouth. Garnish with thin cucumber slices and serve.

Recipes sourced from Epicurious.com.

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