Cucumber Cooler

Name: Cucumber Cooler
Yield: Makes 4 Servings
Ingredients: 1 medium cucumber; 2 cups cold water; 1 cup ice cubes; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

August 20, 2004

Recipe information

Yield
<p>Makes 4 Servings</p>

Ingredients

1 medium cucumber

2 cups cold water

1 cup ice cubes

1/4 cup sugar

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Preparation

Peel cucumber and cut into chunks. In a blender blend cucumber with remaining ingredients until completely smooth and pour into a glass pitcher. Cooler may be made 6 hours ahead and chilled, covered. Stir cooler before serving.

TagsPitcher Drink Beverages Cold Drink Cucumber Vegetable Lime Citrus Fruit Nonalcoholic Dairy Free Gluten Free Nut Free Quick Easy 5 Ingredients or Fewer Blender Gourmet

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