Cucumber Tomato Smash Cocktail Recipes

CUCUMBER AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Dress with vinegar and oil, salt and pepper, to your taste.

CUCUMBER GIN SMASH

Steps:

• Muddle sugar, cucumber and basil in an old-fashioned glass. Add gin and crushed ice. Top with club soda and stir.

BASIL CUCUMBER SMASH

Steps:

• In a Collins glass, muddle cucumber, basil, and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Add vodka and crushed ice. Stir until well chilled. Garnish with an additional cucumber slice and basil leaf.

SMASHED CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Wrap each cucumber in plastic wrap to minimize splattering. Place on a work surface and pound with a flat object (like a meat pounder) until cucumbers crack and are slightly flattened. Remove from plastic. Cut cucumbers in half; halve each side lengthwise. Slice into 1- to 1 1/2 -inch wide slices. Transfer to a strainer set over a bowl.
• Sprinkle cucumber with sugar and salt; mix until well combined. Refrigerate bowl and strainer for 30 to 60 minutes so cucumber pieces can drain into the bowl.
• Place garlic, seasoned rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl. Whisk together thoroughly.
• Transfer drained cucumbers into bowl with dressing. Toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow flavors to mingle.
• Place cucumbers in serving bowl and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

STEAMED CUCUMBERS WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Trim off the ends of the cucumbers and remove the skin. Cut the cucumbers into 2-inch thick rounds. Quarter each round lengthwise and remove the seeds.
• Put the cucumbers in the rack of a steamer over boiling water and steam 2 minutes.
• Heat the butter in a saucepan and add the tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Add the cucumbers, parsley and lemon juice. Toss and cook for 1 minute. Serve immediately.

SIMPLE TOMATO AND CUCUMBER SANDWICH

Steps:

• Toast bread (if desired).
• Put mayo on slices of bread.
• Layer with Cucumber slices.
• Sprinkle Salt and Pepper, if desired.
• Layer with tomato slices.
• Put on the top piece of bread, and cut.
• Enjoy!

CHINESE SMASHED CUCUMBERS WITH SESAME OIL AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Rinse cucumbers and pat dry. Cut crosswise into pieces about 4 inches long. Cut each piece in half lengthwise.
• On a work surface, place a piece of cucumber (or several) cut side down. Lay the blade of a large knife flat on top the cucumber and smash down lightly with your other hand. The skin will begin to crack, the flesh will break down and the seeds will separate. Repeat until the whole piece is smashed. Break or slice diagonally into bite-size pieces, leaving the seeds behind.
• Place the cucumber pieces in a strainer and toss with a big pinch of salt and a big pinch of sugar. Place a plastic bag filled with ice on top of the cucumbers to serve as a weight and place the strainer over a bowl. Let drain 15 to 30 minutes on the counter, or in the refrigerator until ready to serve, up to 4 hours.
• Make the dressing: In a small bowl, combine salt, sugar and rice vinegar. Stir until salt and sugar are dissolved. Stir in sesame oil and soy sauce.
• When ready to serve, shake cucumbers well to drain off any remaining liquid and transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle with grapeseed or olive oil and toss. Add half the dressing, half the garlic and the red pepper flakes to taste, and toss. Keep adding dressing until cucumbers are well coated but not drowned. Taste and add more pepper flakes and garlic if needed. Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro and sesame seeds.

CUCUMBER TOMATO SMASH COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Cut 4 thin slice from cucumber; reserve for garnish. Slice remaining cucumber and transfer to a large pitcher; add parsley, vodka, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice and pepper. Crush contents using a heavy wooden spoon or mojito muddler.
• Stir in Heinz Tomato Juice; chill for 1 hour to infuse flavours. Strain juice into ice-filled glasses. Garnish with reserved cucumber slices. Makes 4 servings.
• TWISTS:.
• TWIST 1: For a refreshing, sodium-free, cocktail that's suitable for kids, seiniors and everyone in between, use Heinz Tomato Juice, 50% less salt, and omit the vodka.
• TWIST 2: For a lower-sodium cocktail, use Heinz Tomato Juice 50% less salt.
• TWIST 3: For an herbal variation, try crushing fresh basil, dill or mint instead of parsley.
• TWIST 4: For an alcohol variation, use gin instead of vodka.