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− | + | ==Preamble== | |
+ | This is a simple, refreshing take on lemonade that should bring back some ecto-cooler nostalgia. | ||
− | + | ==Ingredients== | |
+ | *2 Cucumbers, preferably long English type | ||
+ | *1 cup water | ||
+ | *1/2 cup sugar | ||
+ | *1 lemon | ||
+ | *pinch finely-ground toasted coriander | ||
+ | [[image:zp2911.jpg]] | ||
− | + | ==Method== | |
− | + | Wash cucumbers and roughly chop. Place in blender with water, sugar, and lemon juice and puree. Strain through a lame wire mesh then again through a finer mesh or cheesecloth or whatever the hell you want. Test for sweetness/acidity and add more sugar or lemon juice as desired. Garnish with FINELY GROUND toasted coriander. The first try was with my ghetto-crushed stuff and it was too gritty. | |
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Revision as of 14:51, 5 August 2008
Preamble
This is a simple, refreshing take on lemonade that should bring back some ecto-cooler nostalgia.
Ingredients
- 2 Cucumbers, preferably long English type
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 lemon
- pinch finely-ground toasted coriander
Method
Wash cucumbers and roughly chop. Place in blender with water, sugar, and lemon juice and puree. Strain through a lame wire mesh then again through a finer mesh or cheesecloth or whatever the hell you want. Test for sweetness/acidity and add more sugar or lemon juice as desired. Garnish with FINELY GROUND toasted coriander. The first try was with my ghetto-crushed stuff and it was too gritty.