REFRIGERATOR CUCUMBER SLICES
My family can never get enough of these sweet cucumber slices in the summer. They're crunchy, delicious and simple to make. At picnics or potlucks, I bring a big batch - folks tend to come back for more.-Denise Baumert, Dalhart, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield about 2-1/2 quarts.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large container, combine cucumbers and onions. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients, stirring until sugar is dissolved. , Pour over cucumber mixture; mix well. Cover and refrigerate overnight. May be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 238mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
CUCUMBER COOLER
I was desperate to come up with some cucumber recipes after my garden mass produced the veggie. I find this is a refreshing treat, especially after mowing the yard. Serve over ice. Garnish with mint, as your taste dictates.
Provided by Kelly Baker-Hefley
Categories Drinks Recipes Juice Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine the cucumber, lime juice, sugar, and water in a food processor; puree.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.4 calories, Carbohydrate 94.8 g, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 17.8 mg, Sugar 77.6 g
CUCUMBER COOLER
There's no alcohol in our recipe for a cucumber drink flavored with mashed mint leaves and lime, but this lightly sweet beverage is more refreshing than any cocktail.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Drink Recipes Cocktail Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 6
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 g
JACK AND CHERRY COKE SLUSHIES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Yield 4 drinks
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Pour 2 cups cherry juice into an ice cube tray; freeze 4 hours. Chill 4 rocks glasses. Blend the cherry ice cubes, 1 cup frozen cherries, 1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice and 6 ounces whiskey until slushy. Pour into the glasses; top with cola and stir. Garnish with maraschino cherries.
CUCUMBER VODKA COOLER
Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian
Categories beverage
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- To make simple syrup, bring the sugar and 1/2 cup water to a simmer in a saucepan on medium heat, then turn off the heat and let cool to room temperature.
- In a tall thermos, add the cucumbers, mint and simple syrup. Stir with the handle of a wooden spoon. Add the lime juice and vodka, then cover and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds. Chill until ready to serve.
- Pour over ice in glasses, then top off with the club soda. Serve immediately.
WATERMELON COOLER SLUSHY
This watermelon slushy is just perfect for hot summer days! Watermelon, ice, and a bit of lime juice are simply blended together in this quick treat.
Provided by Olivia
Categories Drinks Recipes Slushie Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place watermelon and ice into a blender. Pour in lime juice, sugar, and salt. Blend until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.3 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.8 g, Sodium 60.9 mg, Sugar 17.8 g
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