Cucumber Limeade
Ingredients:
1 extra large cucumber, about 1 heaping cup
1/4 cup plus 2 TBS. lime juice
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
4 cups of cold water
Directions:
In a sauce pan on low to medium heat, dissolve 1/3 cup of water and sugar to make simple syrup.
In the food processor, place cucumbers and lime juice.
Blend well.
After the simple syrup has cooled add to the food processor and blend well until all the ingredients are mixed into a puree.
Place a fine mesh strainer over a bowl.
Pour the puree in the strainer, thus extracting the liquid.
Place the liquid into a pitcher add water and chill.
Add Vodka or Gin if desired.