Ingredientes para Aloe Cucumber Refresher
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger
- 1/2 cup Fresh Basil
- 1 1/2 medium English Cucumbers
- 2 tablespoons + splash Sparkling Water
- 4-6 ounces Aloe Juice
- Ice, as needed
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Como fazer Aloe Cucumber Refresher
- **Ginger Basil Syrup:**
- In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and ½ cup of granulated sugar.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Chop 1 tablespoon of fresh ginger and finely mince ½ cup of Italian basil.
- Add the chopped ginger and minced basil to the syrup. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl and let cool completely.
- **Cucumber Juice:**
- Roughly chop 1 ½ medium cucumbers.
- In a blender, combine the chopped cucumbers with 2 tablespoons of sparkling water.
- Blend on low speed until smooth.
- Strain the cucumber mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any pulp.
- **Assembly:**
- Fill two 8-oz glasses with ice.
- Add 2-3 ounces of ginger-basil syrup to each glass.
- Add 2-3 ounces of aloe vera juice to each glass.
- Add 2-3 ounces of cucumber juice to each glass.
- Top each glass with a splash of sparkling water.
- Garnish each glass with a few remaining basil leaves and a cucumber wheel.
- Yields: 2 servings (8 oz each)
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
52g
Fat
0g
Carbs
5g
