Cucumber and peppers create a curious mix of heat and smooth cool. This drink was inspired by a visit to a restaurant in New Mexico. The service was poor, but the food was amazing--and I noticed that they used cucumbers in their water glasses instead of the usual lemon slice. This recipe takes a day to prepare, so be patient.

Ingredients

• 1 medium cucumber, sliced.
• 10 ounces of Absolut Peppar.
• 1 Serrano chili pepper.
• 6 pimento stuffed green olives.

The mix

• Put your cucumber into a glass pitcher full of water and allow it to steep in your refrigerator over night.
• In the morning, pour your cucumber infused water into a few ice trays and pop them in the freezer.
• When your cucumber water is frozen, fill a martini shaker 3/4 cracked cubes.
• Pour your frozen vodka into the shaker and let it sit for a full two minutes.
• Cut your Serrano pepper in half and rub one half around the inside of the bowl of two frozen martini glasses.
• Lid your shaker and shake like crazy for a minute.
• Strain your elixir into your glasses.
• Float a cucumber slice on each drink.
• I cant help but suggesting that you listen to the Red Hot Chili Peppers as you enjoy your martini.