Cucumber Martinis

Instructions

1. 1

   Purée the cucumber chunks in a blender, 2 or 3 minutes. Pour into a strainer set over a bowl and let drain without pressing; you should have 60 ml (1/4 cup) of juice. Set aside.

2. 2

   Skewer 1 tomato and 1 half slice of cucumber on each toothpick. Set aside.

3. 3

   On a cutting board, finely chop the cilantro with the salt until the salt is green. Transfer to a shallow bowl.

4. 4

   Moisten the rim of each glass with the lime wedge, then dip the rims into the cilantro salt.

5. 5

   Put the cucumber juice, vodka, vermouth and ice in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously. Strain into the martini glasses. Garnish with the vegetable skewers.