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Cucumber cocktail

Name: Cucumber cocktail
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Continental
Ingredients: 1 bunch of basil; finely chopped; 100 grams sugar; 100 ml water; 2 cucumbers; Juice of 2 limes; 50 ml water and 50 ml gin or vodka; or 100 ml water; Pinch of salt; Serve with a slice of dried lime and thinly sliced cucumber

Time

30 minutes

Servings

Start your party with a refreshing cucumber cocktail! Whether you’re a gin enthusiast, prefer the simplicity of vodka or you like it without alcohol, this cucumber cocktail has it all. The mix of sugar and limes gives a lovely sweet and sour taste, while the cucumber and basil provide the freshness.

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Ingredients

1 bunch of basil, finely chopped
100 grams sugar
100 ml water
2 cucumbers
Juice of 2 limes
50 ml water and 50 ml gin or vodka, or 100 ml water
Pinch of salt
Serve with a slice of dried lime and thinly sliced cucumber

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JoorKitchen

Preparation

In a small saucepan, combine sugar with water, a pinch of salt, and finely chopped basil. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for at least 10 minutes. Afterward, blend the mixture with a hand blender until smooth, then strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve. Allow it to cool in the refrigerator.
When you're ready to make the drinks, combine 4 tablespoons of the basil syrup, 2 peeled cucumbers, the juice of 2 limes, water or a mixture of water and gin/vodka, and a pinch of salt in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Divide the mixture into 4 glasses and garnish each with a slice of dried lime and thinly sliced cucumber.
There you go, your cucumber cocktails are ready to be served!

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JoorKitchen