THIS IS NOT A MARTINI.

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A French friend once told me a martini could only be called so if it consists of vodka or gin, and vermouth. Anything more than that, she said, is not a martini. As Margritte pointed out in the late 1920's, we would be lying if we called something that may not be, fact. This is a collection of my very own original creations.
Call them what you like.

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Cucumber-Water Martini

Vodka

Cucumber

Lemon

Fresh dill

Smoked salmon

To make the cucumber water, seed and rough chop the cucumber. Pulse in a blender or food processor with the juice of 1 lemon and about a tbsp of fresh dill. Season with salt and pepper. Strain the mixture and allow the water to drip into a shallow bowl. This will make more than enough for two martinis.

Combine about 2 tbsp of the cucumber water with vodka and shake with ice. Pour into a chilled glass.

To make the garnish, slice a thin piece of cucumber and roll with the smoked salmon. Allow the garnish to sit in the drink to add a slight flavor to the martini.