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Serve up cold!! Cucumber agua fresca tastes best when served up cold with lots of ice! Keep the cucumber base refrigerated until you are ready to serve. 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. Colored straws: It’s all about the presentation! We like adding these striped paper straws to glasses. 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.
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. Margaritas at home are simple because they require few ingredients and even less time to put ‘em together! And this margarita recipe is absolutely worth mixing up to share. 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)! This year, I have been experimenting with life beyond “simple” syrup. Here’s a lovely idea, just one step up from the basic sugar + water of “simple” syrup. Add a cucumber, including the peel.
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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 Experiment with other herbs. Replace the mint with basil for more herbal notes. You can also steep your simple syrup with some dried lavender and mix it into the cucumber water. Lemonade made with this simple syrup and topped with lemon water [2 lemons and 3 cups of water processed in your blender, then strained]
Strain it with a fine mesh strainer!This removes any sediment that might float on the top of the surface of the lemonade. Cucumber— we’re going to need fresh cucumber to make the cucumber juice. I recommend using regular cucumbers (as opposed to English cucumbers) because their water content is higher, meaning you’ll get more juice.
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Scrub the outside of your cucumbers really well before blending especially if you are leaving the peel intact and they have that waxy feel. 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.
Spiked lemonade: Spike it by the glass! Add ¼ cup vodka or 3 tablespoons gin to 1 cup cucumber lemonade.
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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. Cucumber slices: Add a few cucumber slices to the glass or pitcher; you’ll need to buy an extra cucumber for this. SPECIFICATIONS: Allergen Free, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Kosher, No Artificial Sweeteners, & Non-GMO It’s super light and oh-so refreshing on a hot summer day. It’s a slightly healthier option than sodas or juices since it is only lightly sweetened and is mostly cucumber and water. Mint: I love the combination of fresh mint with lime and cucumber to add a variation on the flavor in this cucumber mint agua fresca.
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. 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. Stay Hydrated. Cucumber contains tons of water and blends easily into a refreshing, hydrating cucumber drink with a little lime and mint. 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. Using cucumber vodka is a fun twist. We like it best with this flavored vodka, but it’s most classic with the botanical notes of gin, which pair well with the cucumber.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 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. 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. There are also several brands of cucumber vodka on the market: Effen Cucumber Vodka is a popular brand. Other bottles are made by the brands Ketel One, Eight Degrees, Western Son and Putnam Pearl. Tips: how to make a cucumber gimlet 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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