Gothamist: The Coupon Clipper - Spring Cucumbers

Laura

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 17:16:46 -0500

There was also an awesome cucumber-based drink recipe that won a NY Times summer cocktail contest. It's called, naturally, The Cuke: 6 limes, rinsed 1 cup packed mint leaves, no stems, plus 6 sprigs for garnish 3 unwaxed cucumbers ½ cup sugar 2 cups vodka or gin, preferably Hendrick's gin Sparkling water. 1. Thinly slice 3 limes and place in a pitcher. Juice the rest and add juice to pitcher. Add mint leaves. Slice 2 cucumbers and add, then add sugar. Muddle ingredients. Add vodka or gin. Place in refrigerator to steep 30 minutes or longer. 2. Peel remaining cucumber and cut lengthwise into 6 spears. 3. Fill 6 highball or other large glasses with ice. Strain mixture from pitcher into each. Top with a splash of sparkling water, garnish each glass with a sprig of mint and a cucumber spear, and serve. Really refreshing!

EL

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 16:29:00 -0500

Wow, those salads sound REALLY yummy. Thanks, guys!

J

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 16:22:35 -0500

Thai Cucumber Salad 2 medium-sized cucumbers 1/2 cup very finely minced red onions 1 seeded and chopped jalapeno pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons sugar 1/4 cup cider vinegar 1/4 cup freshly minced cilantro 1) Peel and seed the cucumbers. Cut into quarters lengthwise, then into thin slices. 2) Combine everything except the jalapeno pepper and cilantro sprigs into a medium-sized bowl. Mix gently. Cover tightly, and let marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 hours. 3) Serve cold. Top with the chopped jalapeno pepper and sprigs of fresh cilantro.

c

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 15:22:26 -0500

i like to rub cucumbers over my eyes after morning wake n bake