INGREDIENTS:
- 1 Cucumber (6-8in), sliced
- 6 Lemons, juiced
- 1 cup Water
- 1/2 cup White Sugar
HOW TO MAKE:
- 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.
- 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 2/3 cup of liquid from thecucumber, about 15 minutes.
- In a pitcher, stir the simple syrup, cucumber liquid, and lemon juice together. Add more water depending on your taste preference. You may also add the cucumber pulps.
- Serve cold.
SOURCE: smittenkitchen.com
IMAGE: heatherchristo.com
