THAI CUCUMBER LEMONADE

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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     beverage

Time 29m

Yield about 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
3 sprigs cilantro
3 sprigs mint
3 sprigs basil
1/4 stalk crushed lemongrass
1 large cucumber, peeled and diced
2 cups water
1 lemon, juiced
2 ounces Infused Simple Syrup
2 ounces Cucumber Juice
1 1/2 ounces citrus vodka
Ice
Cucumber stick, for garnish
Lemon slice, for garnish

Steps:

  • Infused Simple Syrup: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, water, cilantro, mint, basil, and crushed lemongrass. Slowly bring to a simmer and cook until the sugar is dissolved. Take off heat and let herbs steep until the liquid is cool. Strain into a glass or a bowl and reserve.
  • Cucumber Juice: Add the cucumber to a blender with 2 cups of water. Blend on high until fully liquefied, then pour through a fine strainer and reserve.
  • Drink: Add the drink ingredients to each pint glass filled with ice. Stir and garnish each glass with a cucumber stick and a lemon slice.

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