CSA Produce: Cucumber, Basil
Quick, Healthy, Vegetarian
Serves 4
Ingredients:
1 Cucumber
2 limes
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup of sugar (or sugar substitute)
8 Basil leaves
1 liter (32 ounces) club soda
Directions:
Peel and seed the cucumber. Add the cucumber and 1/4 cup water to the bowl of a food processor. Process until the cucumber is liquified.
Make lime simple syrup by combining stevia/sugar, lime zest, and remaining water in a small saucepan. Heat until sugar has melted. Chill until ready to serve. (The cucumber puree and simple syrup will keep for several days in the refrigerator)
To make the drink: place 2 basil leaves, juice from 1/2 a lime, and 1 Tbs of your simple syrup in the bottom of a glass. Use the back of a spoon to muddle the basil. Add 2 Tbs cucumber puree and top with 8 oz club soda. Stir gently to mix.
Sit back, Relax, and Enjoy!