Cucumber Cocktail

• 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
• 2 c diced cucumber
• 1/4 c water
• 1 T lemon juice
• dash salt
• 1 c ice; finely chopped

Mix in blender until smooth.

From: Sam Waring (curmudgn@flash.net)

Cucumber-Lemon Spritzer

• 3/4 cup water
• 6 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1-1/2 cups diced peeled cucumber
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
• 2 cups sparkling water, chilled
• 1 small cucumber, cut lengthwise into 4 spears

1. Combine 3/4 cup water and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook until sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; cool.

2. Place sugar mixture, diced cucumber, lemon juice, and ginger in a blender; process until smooth. Cover and chill.

3. Combine cucumber mixture and sparkling water in a pitcher; stir gently with a whisk until blended. Serve over ice; garnish each glass with a cucumber spear, if desired. Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 cup).

From: CookingLight.com back to the Cucumber Recipe File!