Cucumber-Basil Lemonade with Lemongrass
A bright blender lemonade with cucumber, basil and lemongrass, balanced with fresh lemon, sugar and a tiny hit of salt.
Prep 20 min · Makes 4 servings
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
Put the cucumber, lemongrass, basil, lemon juice, sugar, and salt in a blender. Blend on high until the mixture is smooth, about 1 minute. Pour it through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, then throw away the solids. Whisk in the cold water, then add the ice. Pour into glasses filled with ice, and finish with cucumber slices and basil leaves.