Cucumber martinis

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Makes 2

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Ingredients

50ml sugar syrup (buy ready-made, or make your own - see tip, below)

10 thin slices cucumber , plus 4 ribbons sliced with a vegetable peeler

large bunch mint , stems removed

1 tbsp dry vermouth

150ml gin

Method

Chill two martini glasses. Put all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker or jug (except the cucumber ribbons), along with a handful of ice. Shake or mix well to combine, then strain the liquid into the glasses. Garnish with the cucumber ribbons, bunched up and threaded onto a cocktail stick.