The Baby Goddess Martini Recipe

The Virgins — Cocktail

1. 1

   Chill glass

   Place a martini or coupe glass in the freezer for at least 5 minutes or fill it with ice water while you prepare the cocktail to ensure the drink stays crisp and cold.

2. 2

   Prepare cucumber juice

   If you don't have bottled cucumber juice: peel (optional) and roughly chop half a medium cucumber. Press the chopped cucumber through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a bowl, pressing with the back of a spoon to extract about 1 oz (30 ml) of juice. Discard solids. If you prefer a smoother texture, strain twice.

3. 3

   Mix cocktail

   In a cocktail shaker, add 6 ice cubes, 2 oz Seedlip Garden 108, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, 1 oz fresh cucumber juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup. Secure the lid.

4. 4

   Shake

   Shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds until the outside of the shaker feels very cold and slightly frosted. This both chills and lightly dilutes the drink for balance.

5. 5

   Prepare glass

   Remove the chilled glass from the freezer or discard the ice water and dry the glass.

6. 6

   Double strain and serve

   Using a Hawthorne strainer and a fine mesh strainer (or just the fine mesh if you don't have both), double strain the cocktail into the chilled martini or coupe glass to remove ice shards and any cucumber solids.

7. 7

   Garnish

   Float one thin cucumber slice on the surface and add a lemon twist across the rim or on the edge of the glass. Optionally express the lemon twist over the drink by pinching it skin-side down to release oils before garnishing.

8. 8

   Serve

   Present immediately while cold. The cocktail yields bright cucumber and lemon notes balanced by the herbaceous, savory character of Seedlip Garden 108 and a touch of sweetness from the simple syrup.