Cucumber-Lime Coolers
Transport yourself to a refreshing oasis with our Cucumber Lime Sparklers recipe. Delight in the invigorating blend of fresh lime juice, superfine sugar, and bubbly sparkling water, garnished with crisp cucumber and tangy lime slices. Perfect for a warm afternoon or to impress guests at your next gathering.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh lime juice (4 to 5 large limes)
- 6 Tbs. superfine sugar
- Ice cubes as needed
- 1 bottle (24 fl. oz.) sparkling water, chilled
- Thin cucumber slices for garnish
- Thin lime slices for garnish
Instructions
- Select 4 old-fashioned or short glasses.
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Combine 1/4 cup of the lime juice and 1 1/2 Tbs. of the sugar in each glass and stir to dissolve the sugar. Fill the glasses with ice and then top each glass with 3/4 cup of the sparkling water. Garnish each glass with several cucumber and lime slices and serve immediately. Serves 4.
- Adapted from Williams-Sonoma <i>Entertaining with the Seasons</i> (Free Press, 2010).
Yield
Serves 4.
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