Tip of the Day

by Sarah LeTrent (Subscribe to Sarah LeTrent's posts)
Posted Sep 30th 2009 9:00AM
Filed under: How To, Tip of the Day

Have a few summer cucumbers lingering in the fridge? Put them to good use by juicing them for refreshing cocktails or family-friendly mocktails.

Cucumber juice. gay.goy.gourmet., Flickr.

Cucumber juice is a surprising infusion in any libation. All you need are some peeled and diced cucumbers, a cheesecloth and a bowl to get started. Simply puree the diced cucumbers in a food processor or blender, strain the juice into the bowl through the cheesecloth and you're done.

Mixologists have recently taken a shine to the unexpected vibrance of the green juice and are using it in everything from cucumber margaritas to mojitos and more. For a more liver-friendly tonic, the juice can easily be mixed with sparkling water and sugar. For added flourish, garnish your concoction with a crisp slice of cucumber.

After all, you might even prefer cuke cocktails to pickles.

Tags: cucumber, cucumber cocktails, cucumber cocktials, cucumber juice, CucumberCocktails, CucumberCocktials, CucumberJuice, mixology, tip of the day, TipOfTheDay

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