Retro Cocktail ~ Eastside Martini

The Eastside Martini is what happens when a classic gin cocktail slips into something a little greener, cooler, and far more flirtatious. Bright lime, crisp cucumber, and fresh mint give this cocktail a garden-party elegance — like a martini that spent the weekend at a chic boutique hotel spa.

Retro Cocktail ~ Eastside Martini

Ingredients:

• 2 ounces gin (Hendrick’s is ideal) – vodka can easily be substituted if you don’t care for gin! I recommend citron!

• 1 – 1 ½  ounces fresh lime juice

• ½ ounces simple syrup (or to taste)

• ¼ cup cucumber slices

• 8-10 fresh mint leaves

• Ice

Instructions:

1. In a cocktail shaker, gently muddle:

   • cucumber

   • mint

   • simple syrup

2. Add:

   • gin

   • lime juice

   • ice

3. Shake vigorously until frosty cold.

4. Double strain into a chilled martini or coupe glass.

5. Garnish with:

   • thin cucumber ribbon

   • mint sprig

   • lime twist

Cool, crisp, and impossibly refreshing — it’s basically a martini with excellent taste in summer vacations.