Sunday, June 29, 2014

Cucumber Lemonade. So refreshing.. (recipe and picture copy in: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Refreshing-Cucumber-Lemonade/Detail.aspx?evt19=1)
Ingredients:
1 cup water
1/2 cup white sugar
1 cucumber, sliced
6 lemon juice
Directions:

1. Make a simple syrup by stirring the water and sugar together in a saucepan over medium heat; heat until just about to boil and the sugar has dissolved. Place in refrigerator 30 minutes, or until cool.
2. Place the cucumber slices in a blender or food processor; blend until mashed into a pulp. Pour the cucumber pulp into a fine mesh strainer place over a bowl to catch the liquid; allow to sit until you have about 3. 2/3 cup of liquid from the cucumber, about 15 minutes.
Stir the simple syrup, cucumber liquid, and lemon juice together in a pitcher. Serve cold.

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