Ingredients

• 1 large zucchini
• Kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons simple syrup, recipe follows
• 2 tablespoons zucchini water
• 1/2 cup unfiltered sake, cold
• 1/4 cup ounces gin
• 2 thin slices zucchini, for garnish
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water

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Instructions

1. Watch how to make this recipe.
2. To make the zucchini water: Grate the zucchini on the large holes of a box grater and put it in a fine mesh sieve over a bowl; sprinkle with a pinch of salt and let stand for 15 minutes. Press the zucchini to extract as much water as possible.
3. To make the cocktail: Put the simple syrup, zucchini water, sake, and gin in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into 2 chilled martini glasses. Float a zucchini slice in each drink and serve immediately.
4. Put the sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat; stir until sugar is completely dissolved. Cool and transfer to an airtight container. Syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.