It is finally summer here in Clavering and we are all enjoying the sunshine and blue skies. Here is a light summery cocktail recipe to try.

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Cucumber Martini.

Ingredients to serve 2.

50ml of sugar syrup ( shop bought or make your own by boiling 100g of caster sugar in 50g of water, stir until the sugar is dissolved, then leave to cool).

10 thin slices of cucumber.

A large handful of mint leaves.

The juice of half a lime.

1 tablespoon of dry vermouth

150ml of gin.

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Chill 2 martini glasses.

Put all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker, along with a generous scoop of ice.

Shake well, then strain the drink into the chilled glasses.

Add a tiny sprig of mint or some cucumber to garnish.

Enjoy!

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