2-3 basil leaves
¾ oz. fresh lime juice
½ oz. agave syrup
1 oz. cucumber juice
2 oz. vodka, gin, tequila, rum, etc. (Any liquor works here, except scotch. )
Club soda to top
» Muddle basil gently with agave syrup. Add juices and liquor. Shake and strain over new ice in a rocks glass. Top with club soda, and garnish excessively!
JUICES: Juice your limes, and strain the pulp through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth. Puree two or three roughly chopped cucumbers with ½ c. of water in a blender or food processor. Strain the solids. Refrigerated in a tightly sealed container, the blend will keep up to one week. Or freeze into ice cubes and use any time! ( Great for poolside beverages.)
AGAVE SYRUP: Stir ½ c. agave nectar and ½ c. hot water in a medium container until fully dissolved. Agave will keep for months in the refrigerator.
try this with that >> mint & melon
As the dreaded heat spells of summer loom, I dream of this simple fruit salad with our refreshing cucumber cooler.
» Cube at least 5 c. total of watermelon, honeydew, cantaloupe, mango, banana and orange supremes. Add 2 oz. fresh lemon juice, 1 t. Himalayan Pink salt (or kosher), 1 T. coconut sugar, and 10 fresh mint leaves, julienned. Toss to combine.