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This Summer has been the Summer of cucumbers, as apparently it grew really well. Not in our garden, though, but we did get it enough from the parents, to have it to spare. Limes: I prefer the flavor of freshly squeezed lime with the cucumber but lemons work too. One thing is certain, for the most delicious cucumber drink, you must use fresh lime or lemon juice. Add chopped cucumber to a blender with simple syrup and lime juice and blend until smooth. Strain the mixture through a sieve to remove any cucumber pieces. Stay Hydrated. Cucumber contains tons of water and blends easily into a refreshing, hydrating cucumber drink with a little lime and mint.
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: Fresh Cucumbers: Cucumbers are made up of about 96% water so when you blend them up they tend to liquefy significantly. I leave the peel intact to get all the extra nutrients found in it but you can peel them if you prefer. Use any kind of cucumbers including the Persian cucumber or a long hot house cucumber but if you ask me, plain old cucumbers are the juiciest. Sweet vs. dry vermouth: Dry vermouth is more bitter and less sugary than sweet vermouth. We opted for dry vermouth in this cucumber martini, and added a bit of simple syrup for balance.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.
Colored straws: It’s all about the presentation! We like adding these striped paper straws to glasses. Scrub the outside of your cucumbers really well before blending especially if you are leaving the peel intact and they have that waxy feel. Then, pour the juice in a jar or pitcher, and add in carbonated mineral water and ice cubes. Mix well and serve! Vodka: Here's a little secret: all vodka is basically the same. No, really. So don't feel the need to pay up for a premium brand. That Kirkland stuff will be just fine, especially for a mixed drink like this cucumber martini.
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More lemonade flavors? Try Ginger Lemonade, Mint Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade, Raspberry Lemonade or Watermelon Lemonade. More cucumber drinks Cucumber vodka is vodka that’s infused with the flavor of cucumbers. You can easily make cucumber vodka at home: you’ll simply infuse vodka with cucumber slices for 7 days. It’s perfect for summer drinks, especially this Cucumber Gimlet! Go to Cucumber Vodka. Strain it with a fine mesh strainer!This removes any sediment that might float on the top of the surface of the lemonade. Lemonade made with this simple syrup and topped with lemon water [2 lemons and 3 cups of water processed in your blender, then strained] Skip the sparkling water. Replace it with still water — either bottled or straight from the faucet — for a more traditional agua fresca.
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:
Great Cucumber Vodka Mixers
Add some fresh fruit to blend with the cucumbers. Blueberries, strawberries, and watermelon are a few of my favorites.
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