Hy-Vee Recipes and Ideas

Directions

1. Step1
   To make mint simple syrup, bring water and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes or until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and stir in the mint. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Strain through a sieve over a bowl, and discard mint.
2. Step2
   Blend cucumber in a blender until smooth.
3. Step3
   Combine cucumber puree, mint simple syrup and lemon juice in a pitcher over ice; chill. Adjust sweetness to taste.
4. Step4
   Garnish with fresh cucumber slices and mint sprigs before serving.