Ginger Cucumber + Lime Refresher

by Julie Christensen
serves 4 – 6

36 ounces very dry ginger ale (GUS’ or similar)

1 cup cucumber juice (1 – 3 cucumbers)

3 tablespoons lemon juice

2 large sprigs rosemary

Peel and coarsely chop the cucumbers, seeds and all, and purée in a blender. Strain, pressing the pulp with the back of a spoon to extract all juice to make 1 cup.

Combine ginger ale, cucumber juice, lemon juice in a large pitcher. Add rosemary sprigs. Serve over ice.

Strips of peeled ginger can also be added to enhance the ginger flavor.

We find more and more friends are taking a break from alcohol. I try these days to always have one non-alcoholic adult beverage available when I entertain and I find they go fast. This drink is sort a virgin Pimm’s Cup and, like that drink, can be made with apples, lime and other combinations. It has a lovely pale green color that looks pretty served up.