Cucumber-Lime Martini -- cool & refreshing

It's cool and refreshing. My sister, Marla Payne, introduced me to this taste of summer drink. She called it a Cucumber-Lime Martini and made it following the directions on bottle of Svedka Cucumber Lime Vodka . . . with the exception that she muddled a slice of cucumber and lime and then added the suggested ingredients.
FYI—The recipe on the bottle of vodka is called Cucumber Hither.



Cucumber-Lime Martini
1 1/2 parts Svedka Cucumber Lime Vodka
1/4 part fresh lime juice
1/4 part Simple Syrup (see directions below)

1. Muddle a slice of cucumber and a sprig or two of mint in the bottom of a shaker or pitcher. Fill with ice.
2. Add vodka, lime juice and simple syrup. Shake or stir.
3. Add to a martini or cocktail glass filled with ice.
4. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a slice of cucumber.
5. Enjoy!

To make Simple Syrup: Add equal amounts of granulated sugar and water; heat to a boil or until sugar dissolves in water. Store in refrigerator to use to sweeten drinks.