Si Señorita Martini Recipe

Chill glass

Place a martini or coupe glass in the freezer for at least 5 minutes before preparing the cocktail.

Prepare mint simple syrup (if not pre-made)

Combine equal parts sugar and water (e.g., 1/2 cup sugar + 1/2 cup water) in a small saucepan. Add a small handful of fresh mint leaves and bring to a simmer until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, let steep 20 minutes, then strain and chill. Yields roughly 1 cup; use 1/2 oz per cocktail.

Muddle cucumber & mint

In a cocktail shaker, add 3 thin cucumber slices and one mint sprig. Gently muddle 6–8 times — press to release cucumber juice and mint aroma but avoid pulverizing into bits.

Combine ingredients

Add 2 oz Ketel One Cucumber Mint vodka, 1/2 oz elderflower liqueur, 1/2 oz fresh lime juice, 1/2 oz mint simple syrup and 1/4 oz dry vermouth (optional) into the shaker with the muddled cucumber and mint.

Add ice & shake

Fill the shaker with ice (about 1 cup). Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the exterior of the shaker is well chilled.

Double strain

Remove the chilled glass from the freezer. Double strain the cocktail into the glass through a Hawthorne strainer and a fine mesh strainer (or use a fine sieve) to catch small cucumber and mint particulates.

Garnish & finish

Garnish with a thin cucumber ribbon or wheel and a fresh mint sprig. Clap the mint between your palms once before placing it on the drink to release oils and aroma.

Serve

Serve immediately while chilled. Optionally provide a small straw or stirrer.