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This will keep in your fridge for up to three weeks, but I suggest using in the first week or so when it is freshest. It’s so easy to make that “fresh” is always just a short time away. Simple syrup: Using a liquid sweetener makes dissolving the sugar in your cucumber drink easier. Make your own simple syrup with an equal portion of water and sugar, then heat on the stove until it dissolves. You can also use a little bit of agave syrup or any other liquid sweetener you prefer. Serving this cucumber lemonade for a party or entertaining guests? It’s nice to add a few garnishes to the glass to make it look festive. Here’s what we like to do: Freshly muddled cucumber, vermouth and vodka create a refreshing botanical cucumber martini. Hints of lime add contrast and complexity to this summertime sipper. Green, refreshing, and delicious. Jump to: It’s the perfect drink to enjoy on Cinco de Mayo with your favorite Tex-Mex foods such as vegetarian nachos, air fryer quesadillas, and spicy vegan queso.
You start by dicing up the cucumber – I peel mine, but this step is totally optional. Add the diced cucumbers to your blender (or juicer) along with water, lime juice, mint leaves, salt, and maple syrup. Blend it all up, then run it through a strainer to remove any seeds or fibrous bits.You’ll find cucumber syrup captivating. Cucumber flavor is outwardly subtle and yet remarkable penetrating. There is this ability of that light flavor to just come through whenever you use it. The notes always ring out, not blaring but surely tinkling. More lemonade flavors? Try Ginger Lemonade, Mint Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade, Raspberry Lemonade or Watermelon Lemonade. More cucumber drinks It makes an amazing non-alcoholic drink to serve up for parties but it’s also great with a splash of vodka or tequila (if you want)! Cucumber is great in salads and sauces…but an even better use for this green veggie, in our opinion? In drinks! Here’s one that’s absolutely perfect for summer: Cucumber Lemonade! The vegetable adds a cooling, vegetal finish to any drink that’s reminiscent of spa water. Combine that with the zing of the lemon, and it’s the ideal drink for sipping on the patio for a summer barbecue. It’s easy to make: here’s how it’s done! Ingredients for cucumber lemonade This traditional Mexican drink is also called Agua Fresca de Pepino or Cucumber Agua Fresca (aka Cucumber Fresh Water). It’s made by blending the cucumbers with water and adding just a touch of sweetener. In Mexico, it’s a popular drink served by street vendors!
This cucumber gimlet is tangy and sweet, combining the spa-like vibes of cucumber water with the zing of citrusy lime. It’s perfect for summer, but it works in any season. Here are a few notes on how to make a cucumber gimlet ( see the full recipe quantities below): Not overpowering: We've always found martinis to be a bit overpowering and one-note. This recipe is neither, with cucumber, lime, and vermouth cutting through the intense vodka flavor. Add some fresh fruit to blend with the cucumbers. Blueberries, strawberries, and watermelon are a few of my favorites. It’s a refreshing drink with earthy, crisp notes. You get a slight bite and tang from the fresh lime juice and fresh mint. It’s bright green color and effervescence from the sparkling water makes it feel even lighter and more cooling. 🛒 Ingredients You Need We started craving soups, stews, apples, and cinnamon in the mornings and evenings, but the hot mid-day temperatures still call for ice-cold, refreshing drinks.This cucumber lemonade is zingy and refreshing: perfect for summer! This green veggie adds the cooling vibe of spa water. Also, if you’ve got some homemade margarita mix at your house, you could use that in place of the lime juice and simple syrup. I have notations on how to do that below, too. How to make cucumber margaritas Making homemade lemonade is easier than you think! the only time consuming part is juicing the lemons. Here are a few notes on the process, or jump to the recipe below for quantities:
In addition to the tools above, you’re going to need some ingredients to make this recipe, too! Chances are, you might already have some of them in your fridge or pantry. Scroll down to the recipe card for the full measurements and instructions. SPECIFICATIONS: Allergen Free, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Kosher, No Artificial Sweeteners, & Non-GMO Add the sugar and water to a saucepan, stir to mix a bit, then put the heat on medium high. Bring to a boil, simmer for a minute. Remove from the heat and add the cucumber, both the peel and the chunks. Let cool to room temperature, strain into a jar, and refrigerate. [I have seen a suggestion to let this stand in the fridge overnight before straining to get the maximum cucumber flavor but I don’t think this is actually necessary; a couple of hours cooling to room temperature seems to work just fine.] Cucumber: Any cucumber will work, but the absolute best variety to use in this cucumber martini is an English cucumber. They're also known as "hot house" or "seedless cucumbers", which is a bit of a misnomer given they do contain seeds. Their seeds, however, are much smaller than regular cucumbers, which makes for a smoother purée. They also have little to no bitterness.Cucumber: English / hot house / seedless cucumbers are the best variety to use in this cucumber martini, although any variety will blend just fine and taste great. Strain it with a fine mesh strainer!This removes any sediment that might float on the top of the surface of the lemonade. Make extra. After all, if you’re hosting several friends, you might as well double or triple the recipe so you’re not mixing up margaritas by request throughout the evening. You can also turn these into a pitcher drink—I’ll explain in the recipe card! Also Great for Small Batches. Simply mix up the cucumber base and wait to combine it with seltzer until you are ready to drink! So I love a cucumber lime cooler on a hot day in the summer months, though this healthy drink really will work any time of the year! Here are some of my favorite ways to serve it!
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