There were several recipes for this type of beverage online, but this one is most based on one featured by AOL Food. This drink is interestingly refreshing and quirky, definitely something different but tasty. If you are feeling daring, try some Cucumberade!
2 large cucumbers, peeled
2-3 large lemons
2 cups water
1/4 cup sugar, or more to taste
cucumber slices and/or lemon wedges, for garnish
There are several different ways to get juice from a cucumber, the easiest being a juicer or food processor. Another way is to grate the cucumber with a cheese grater and puree the pulp in a blender until smooth. Strain the puree well. 2 large cucumbers should yield 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups of juice.
Juice the lemons to yield 1/2 or 3/4 cup juice. Make sure to have 2 full cups juice between the cucumbers and lemons.
Stir sugar into water until dissolved. Combine 2 cups cucumber-lemon juice with sugar water in a large pitcher and stir well. Chill for at least 1 hour.
Serve over ice and garnish with cucumber slices and lemon wedges. Adjust sugar and lemon juice to taste. Recipe can be doubled.
June 16th, 2009 at 10:47 am
I would probably add some fresh ginger to this for a little punch, and maybe some sparkling water just before serving. Sounds ultra-refreshing though.
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