Showing posts with label summer cocktail. Show all posts
Showing posts with label summer cocktail. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Great Summer Cocktail Recipe


Just like Harvest, this refreshing summer cocktail has the perfect blend of classic flavor and earthy accents, all with a fresh new kick!

Cucumber Lemonade Chiller (serves 4)

ingredients:

3 large cucumbers
1 tablespoon chopped, fresh rosemary
4 rosemary sprigs for garnish
1 cup water
6 oz. (3/4 cup) gin
1/2 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons sugar

preparation:

Cut 12 thin slices of cucumber for garnish
Peel and chop the rest of the cucumber, transfer to a food processor, add rosemary and puree. Pour the puree over a fine-mesh strainer set over a medium bowl or large measuring cup. press on the solids to extract all the juice. Add water, gin, lemon juice, and sugar to the cucmber mixture; stir until the sugar is dissolved. Divide among 4 ice-filled glasses. Garnish glasses with cucumber slices and rosemary sprigs.
ENJOY!

recipe adapted from www.eatingwell.com