Spiked lemonade: Spike it by the glass! Add ¼ cup vodka or 3 tablespoons gin to 1 cup cucumber lemonade. 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.

Serve up cold!! Cucumber agua fresca tastes best when served up cold with lots of ice! Keep the cucumber base refrigerated until you are ready to serve. Cucumber slices: Add a few cucumber slices to the glass or pitcher; you’ll need to buy an extra cucumber for this. How to make the cucumber spin? Add muddled cucumber and for double the cucumber flavor, opt for cucumber flavored vodka instead! Here’s what you’ll need for this drink:Great Flavor! You will love how the flavor of the cucumber really shines in this cucumber agua fresca and how perfectly the lime and mint pair with the subtle herby flavor of the cucumber. You’ll find cucumber syrup captivating. Cucumber flavor is outwardly subtle and yet remarkable penetrating. There is this ability of that light flavor to just come through whenever you use it. The notes always ring out, not blaring but surely tinkling.

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.] This cucumber gimlet is tangy and sweet, combining the spa-like vibes of cucumber water with the zing of citrusy lime. It’s perfect for summer, but it works in any season. Here are a few notes on how to make a cucumber gimlet ( see the full recipe quantities below): For spears: Slice your cucumber in half lengthwise, then slice the halves into quarters. Finally, slice the quarters into eighths so they yield wedge-shaped spears. If you’re using a long cucumber, cut all the slices in half through the middle so they fit into your jar. 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:Cucumber vodka is vodka that’s infused with the flavor of cucumbers. You can easily make cucumber vodka at home: you’ll simply infuse vodka with cucumber slices for 7 days. It’s perfect for summer drinks, especially this Cucumber Gimlet! Go to Cucumber Vodka. Using cucumber vodka is a fun twist. We like it best with this flavored vodka, but it’s most classic with the botanical notes of gin, which pair well with the cucumber. Also Great for Small Batches. Simply mix up the cucumber base and wait to combine it with seltzer until you are ready to drink! Cucumber is great in salads and sauces…but an even better use for this green veggie, in our opinion? In drinks! Here’s one that’s absolutely perfect for summer: Cucumber Lemonade! The vegetable adds a cooling, vegetal finish to any drink that’s reminiscent of spa water. Combine that with the zing of the lemon, and it’s the ideal drink for sipping on the patio for a summer barbecue. It’s easy to make: here’s how it’s done! Ingredients for cucumber lemonade