This sophisticated cocktail combines the lively flavours of sake and cucumber for a great summer drink that really packs a punch.

Cucumber Sake-tini

3 1/2 inch slices of cucumber, diced

1 oz. Vodka

1 oz. sake

1/4 oz. simple syrup

Cucumber slices, for garnish

Muddle diced cumber in a cocktail shaker. Add ice, vodka and sake. Shake well and strain into martini glass; garnish with cucumber slice.

This recipe is courtesy of Senses Restaurant and Bar, located at the SoHo Metropolitan Hotel in Toronto.