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This will keep in your fridge for up to three weeks, but I suggest using in the first week or so when it is freshest. It’s so easy to make that “fresh” is always just a short time away.
Cucumber: Any cucumber will work, but the absolute best variety to use in this cucumber martini is an English cucumber. They're also known as "hot house" or "seedless cucumbers", which is a bit of a misnomer given they do contain seeds. Their seeds, however, are much smaller than regular cucumbers, which makes for a smoother purée. They also have little to no bitterness.
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Serve up your cucumber lime agua frescas with fresh cucumber slices, lime slices, and sprigs of fresh mint for garnish. More lemonade flavors? Try Ginger Lemonade, Mint Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade, Raspberry Lemonade or Watermelon Lemonade. More cucumber drinks It’s the perfect drink to enjoy on Cinco de Mayo with your favorite Tex-Mex foods such as vegetarian nachos, air fryer quesadillas, and spicy vegan queso. 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.
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.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: Also Great for Small Batches. Simply mix up the cucumber base and wait to combine it with seltzer until you are ready to drink! 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. SPECIFICATIONS: Allergen Free, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Kosher, No Artificial Sweeteners, & Non-GMO Cucumber: English / hot house / seedless cucumbers are the best variety to use in this cucumber martini, although any variety will blend just fine and taste great.
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. This traditional Mexican drink is also called Agua Fresca de Pepino or Cucumber Agua Fresca (aka Cucumber Fresh Water). It’s made by blending the cucumbers with water and adding just a touch of sweetener. In Mexico, it’s a popular drink served by street vendors! First and foremost, make the cucumber juice. Peel the cucumbers, and toss them into the blender. Blend for a minute or so, until well combined, then strain into a pitcher. Voila! You’ve got cucumber juice. 🙂 Add the sugar and water to a saucepan, stir to mix a bit, then put the heat on medium high. Bring to a boil, simmer for a minute. Remove from the heat and add the cucumber, both the peel and the chunks. Let cool to room temperature, strain into a jar, and refrigerate. [I have seen a suggestion to let this stand in the fridge overnight before straining to get the maximum cucumber flavor but I don’t think this is actually necessary; a couple of hours cooling to room temperature seems to work just fine.] 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.
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Also, if you’ve got some homemade margarita mix at your house, you could use that in place of the lime juice and simple syrup. I have notations on how to do that below, too. How to make cucumber margaritas 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: 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.
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