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Cucumber-Basil Lemonade With Lemongrass Recipe

Cucumber-Basil Lemonade With Lemongrass Recipe
  • Category

    Non-Alcoholic

  • Cusine

    American

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Ingredients

1 medium cucumber, cut into rough chunks

2 stalks lemongrass, bottom 4 inches only, roughly chopped

2 cups loosely packed basil leaves

1 cup fresh juice from 10 to 12 lemons

1/2 cup sugar

pinch salt

3 cups cold water

1 quart ice

Cucumber slices and basil leaves for garnish

Directions

Combine cucumbers, lemongrass, basil, lemon juice, sugar, and salt in a blender. Blend on high speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher. Discard solids. Add cold water and whisk to combine. Add ice. Serve in ice-filled glasses garnished with cucumber slices and basil leaves.