Cucumber And Ginger Cooler Recipes

GINGER AND CUCUMBER JUICE

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, blend together the ginger, cucumber and 1/2 cup cold water. Strain and press the puree through a mesh sieve.
• Serve over ice and garnish with a lemon and cucumber wheel.
• Optional serving: Fill glasses with ice and one-half to two-thirds full with the blended juice. Top with lemonade and/or vodka.

CUCUMBER AND GINGER COOLER

Steps:

• Muddle cucumber with lime juice in a cocktail shaker.
• Add gin, ginger liqueur and agave syrup.
• Fill 2/3 full with cubed ice.
• Shake well.
• Strain contents to a tall glass.
• Top with club soda and stir gently.
• Add ice as needed.
• Garnish and serve.

QUICK PICKLED CUCUMBER AND GINGER

Steps:

• Mix water, vinegar and sugar in a bowl until the sugar has dissolved.
• Mix in the cucumber, ginger and onion.
• Refrigerate for several hours until ready to serve.

CUCUMBER COOLER

Steps:

• In a blender, puree cucumbers and water. Pour through a fine-mesh sieve set over a large bowl, pressing on solids (you should have about 2 cups juice; refrigerate overnight, if desired). In a pitcher, mash fresh mint leaves with back of a wooden spoon until bruised. Add cucumber juice, lime, club soda, and agave nectar or honey; stir to combine. Fill 4 glasses with ice, top with drink, and serve with thinly sliced cucumber.

CUCUMBER COOLER

Steps:

• Combine the cucumber, lime juice, sugar, and water in a food processor; puree.

GINGER-SPICED CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• In a serving bowl, stir together the red wine vinegar, mirin, brown sugar, ginger and lime juice. Add the cucumber and onion, and toss gently to coat. Chill for 30 minutes to blend flavors before serving.