A little about this dish
This is not your everyday cocktail! The 'Green Bean Martini' is an American-inspired, creative cocktail showcasing the unique pairing of fresh green beans with an array of other exciting ingredients. It's a refreshing sip meant for those beautiful, clear-skied, mildly temperate evenings of light sweaters and tales told under the stars. Origins from the fields of the midwest, these green beans add a seasonal element to your glass that will surprise and delight your taste buds.
Ingredients (for 4)
- Fresh green beans — 2 cups — trimmed and steamed
- Vodka — 8 ounces — feel free to choose your favorite
- Fresh mint leaves — a handful — plus extra for garnish
- Lemon juice — 4 tablespoons — freshly squeezed
- Agave syrup — 2 tablespoons — or to taste
- Ice cubes — enough to fill each glass
- Carrot garnish — 4 slivers — preferably with a bright color for the visual pop
- Salt — a pinch
Preparation
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Step 1 — 🌱🍃🍹Muddle the steamed green beans with mint leaves in a cocktail mixer until well combined.
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Step 2 — 🍸🍋💦❄️🧂Add vodka, freshly squeezed lemon juice, agave syrup, a pinch of salt, and ice cubes to the mixer. Shake it well.
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Step 3 — 🍹🍸🍷Strain the concoction into 4 chilled martini glasses.
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Step 4 — 🥕🍹🍸Skewer the carrot sliver with a cocktail stick, and place it as a garnish on each glass.
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Step 5 — 🍃🍸Top each of the glasses with a sprig of fresh mint.
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Step 6 — 🍸🏡🎉Your Green Bean Martini is ready to serve!
A final fox tip
Kids can help with garnishing the glasses and squeezing the lemon juice. This is also a fun way to introduce a seasonal veggie to the cocktail lovers. And if you're not into alcoholic drinks, simply replace the vodka with sparkling water for a refreshing mocktail version of the same.