Zucchini-Tini

• 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

1. 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.
2. 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.
4. Shake well and strain into 2 chilled martini glasses.
5. Float a zucchini slice in each drink and serve immediately.
6. Put the sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat; stir until sugar is completely dissolved.
7. Cool and transfer to an airtight container.
8. Syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

zucchini, kosher salt, simple syrup, zucchini water, unfiltered sake, gin, thin slices zucchini, sugar, water

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/claire-robinson/zucchini-tini-recipe.html (may not work)