Name: Mean Green Cucumber Juice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 quart, 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 English cucumbers; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 cups water; lime wedge (garnish); vodka (optional)

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Recipe by januarybride

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Mean Green Cucumber Juice created by Baby Kato

A Jamaican recipe made by Sunny Anderson on Cooking for Real. Some reviewers on another website recommend adding a twist of lime at the end and decreasing the amount of sugar from 2 cups down to 1 cup (but I will leave those choices up to you). Sunny also said that she has added vodka to this beautiful, bright green juice for a wonderful adult cocktail.

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ingredients

2 English cucumbers
³⁄₄ cup sugar
2 cups water
lime wedge (garnish)
vodka (optional)

directions

Peel the cucumbers, placing the peels in the blender for later use.
Grate cucumber flesh.
In a medium saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil.
When sugar dissolves, add the grated cucumber and simmer until cucumber is tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
In a blender, puree reserved cucumber peel and cucumber syrup until smooth.
Line a strainer with cheese cloth over a bowl. Strain cucumber mixture.
Gather cheesecloth in 1 hand to squeeze out all of the juice.
Chill until cool, about 1 hour.
Serve in glasses over crushed ice.

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"A Jamaican recipe made by Sunny Anderson on Cooking for Real. Some reviewers on another website recommend adding a twist of lime at the end and decreasing the amount of sugar from 2 cups down to 1 cup (but I will leave those choices up to you). Sunny also said that she has added vodka to this beautiful, bright green juice for a wonderful adult cocktail."

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photo by Food Fashion Fusion

5/9/2012

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review by Food Fashion Fusion

5/8/2012

This drink is so simple to make and oh so refreshing!! It was a huge hit with my family and I will definitely make it over and over again!

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photo by Baby Kato

4/22/2010

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photo by Baby Kato

4/22/2010

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review by Baby Kato

4/22/2010

Another winner from the fabulous January Bride. I always enjoy your drinks and this unique one certainly does not disappoint. Beautiful bold color, refreshing, tart and tangy drink. I loved it. Made exactly as written, only change was to use club soda instead of water, (personal preference only). Thanks for sharing JB, I will be making this again. Made for Aussie Swap #39. :)

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