Cucumber-Lemonade Chiller

Pick up rosemary, cucumbers, and lemons to concoct this grown-up lemonade that will keep you cool on a hot day.
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Nutritional Information
(per serving)

Calories    169
Total Fat    --
Saturated Fat    --
Cholesterol    --
Sodium    6mg
Total Carbohydrate    18g
Dietary Fiber    1g
Sugars    --
Protein    1g
Calcium    --
 cucumber-lemonade chiller
Ken Burris
Yields: 4 servings
Total Time: 15 min
Prep Time: 15 min

Ingredients
    U.S.        Metric    Conversion chart
3    large cucumbers
1    tablespoon(s) chopped fresh rosemary, plus 4 sprigs for garnish
1    cup(s) water
6    ounce(s) (3/4 cup) gin
1/2 cup(s) lemon juice
3    tablespoon(s) agave syrup (see Tips & Techniques)
Directions

Cut 12 thin slices of cucumber for garnish.
Peel and chop the rest of the cucumber; transfer to a food processor, QESadd rosemary, and puree. Pour the puree through a fine-mesh strainer set over a medium bowl or large measuring cup. Press on the solids to extract all the juice. Add water, gin, lemon juice, and agave syrup to the cucumber juice; stir until the agave is dissolved. Divide among 4 ice-filled glasses. Garnish with cucumber slices and rosemary sprigs.

Carb Servings: 1 fruit. Carbohydrate Servings: 1. Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (32% daily value).
From EatingWell.com
This refreshing drink is served by roadside vendors all over Crown Wine Cellars Mexico. Not too much fruit, not too much

sugar, just a beautiful way to quench your thirst on a summer day.
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Nutritional Information
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Calories    64
Total Fat    0
Saturated Fat    0
Cholesterol    0
Sodium    2mg
Total Carbohydrate    16g
Dietary Fiber    --
Sugars    --
Protein    1g
Calcium    0
 watermelon agua fresca
Serves: 6

Total Time: 15 min
Prep Time: 15 min

Ingredients
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8    cup(s) cubed seeded watermelon (about 6 pounds with the rind),  divided
1    cup(s) water, divided
1/3 cup(s) sugar, divided
1/4 cup(s) fresh lime juice
1    club soda, or seltzer water, well chilled
Lime slices, for garnish
Directions

Combine half the watermelon, half the water and half the sugar in Wavy Wigs a blender; puree. Pour through a

coarse strainer into a large container. Repeat with the remaining watermelon, water and sugar. Stir

in lime juice. Refrigerate until well chilled, about 4 hours.
To serve, stir in club soda (or seltzer) and garnish with lime.