Instructions: * Note 1: Although you can use any cucumber for this project, Japanese cucumbers, with few seeds and minimal pulp, will make the cleanest cups.

* Note 2: If sake is not your drink, you can substitute vodka or tequila.

Slice ends off cucumber; discard ends. Slice cucumber crosswise into three sections (each section should measure approximately 2 inches).

Standing one section at a time on its base, slice sides from top to bottom, squaring each cucumber section. Reserve skin.

With melon baller, hollow out centers. Leave 1/2-inch at bottom so sake will not leak out.

Cut reserved cucumber skins into matchsticks, fill cucumber cups with sake, and place a matchstick in each cup. Sprinkle cups with salt to bring out the sakes sweetness.

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