Best Cucumber Mint And Basil Soda Recipes

CHILLED CUCUMBER, BASIL, AND MINT SOUP

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Flecks of herbs, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a dash of hot sauce add zing to the cool cucumber in this no-cook soup.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup fresh basil
1/2 cup fresh mint
1/4 cup sliced scallion
1 cup water
1 English cucumber, peeled, seeds removed, and chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco
Salt
Optional: Thin cucumber slices

Steps:

Puree sour cream, basil, mint, scallion, and water in a blender. Add cucumber. Pulse until just combined but still slightly chunky.
Stir in lemon juice and hot sauce, and season with salt. Chill soup at least 3 hours (soup is best served the same day). Top each serving with thin cucumber slices if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 g, Fat 7 g, Protein 4 g

CUCUMBER MINT AND BASIL SODA

Cucumber Mint and Basil Soda image

bon Appetite had this and several other summer soda recipes. I make most of my own fizzy drinks from fruit in my yard. I like this veggie alternative. I will be trying this with stevia instead.

Provided by Ambervim

Categories Beverages

Time 10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1/2 large cucumber, thinly sliced crosswise, plus 12 slices for garnish (about 8 oz.)
24 fresh mint leaves, plus 12 sprigs (to garnish)
12 fresh basil leaves
6 cups soda water, divided

Steps:

Bring water and sugar to a boil to make simple syrup.
Keep 1.5 cups in a small saucepan and remove pan from heat.
Add cucumber slices (reserving 12 for garnish), 24 mint leaves, and basil.
Cover and let steep for 30 minutes.
Strain cucumber-herb syrup into a jar, pressing on solids in strainer.
Fill a 12-oz. glass with ice cubes. Add 2 tablespoons syrup and top with soda water (about 1/2 cup). Stir to combine. Garnish with cucumber slice and sprig of mint. Repeat to make 11 more sodas.

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