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The Cuke with a Twist Recipe
Apr 22, 2011 @ 2:13 AM
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Daily Value: 83%
High-Fiber, Low-Fat, Low-Sodium
Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Wheat-Free, Low-Fat-Abs
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Nutrition
Cal/Serving: 1,670Daily Value: 83%
High-Fiber, Low-Fat, Low-Sodium
Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Wheat-Free, Low-Fat-Abs
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated | 0g | 2% |
| Carbs | 174g | 58% |
| Fiber | 18g | 72% |
| Sugars | 119g | 0% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Sodium | 40mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 342mg | 34% |
| Magnesium | 148mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 1692mg | 48% |
| Iron | 6mg | 36% |
| Zinc | 2mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 2580IU | 52% |
| Vitamin C | 149mg | 249% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0mg | 21% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0mg | 26% |
| Niacin (B3) | 2mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 25% |
| Folic Acid (B9) | 126µg | 32% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 120µg | 151% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0g | 0% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1g | 0% |
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INGREDIENTS
6 limes, rinsed
1 cup packed mint leaves, no stems, plus 6 sprigs for garnish
3 unwaxed cucumbers
½ cup sugar
2 cups vodka or gin, preferably Hendrick's gin
Sparkling water.
DIRECTIONS
1. Thinly slice 3 limes and place in a pitcher. Juice the rest and add juice to pitcher. Add mint leaves. Slice 2 cucumbers and add, then add sugar. Muddle ingredients. Add vodka or gin. Place in refrigerator to steep 30 minutes or longer.
2. Peel remaining cucumber and cut lengthwise into 6 spears.
3. Fill 6 highball or other large glasses with ice. Strain mixture from pitcher into each. Top with a splash of sparkling water, garnish each glass with a sprig of mint and a cucumber spear, and serve.
Recipe Details
Servings: 1
