THE CUKE

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Provided by Peter Meehan

Categories     easy, cocktails

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 limes, rinsed
1 cup packed mint leaves, no stems, plus 6 sprigs for garnish
3 unwaxed cucumbers
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups vodka or gin, preferably Hendrick's gin
Sparkling water

Steps:

  • Thinly slice 3 limes and place in a pitcher. Juice the rest and add juice to pitcher. Add mint leaves. Slice 2 cucumbers and add, then add sugar. Muddle ingredients. Add vodka or gin. Place in refrigerator to steep 30 minutes or longer.
  • Peel remaining cucumber and cut lengthwise into 6 spears.
  • Fill 6 highball or other large glasses with ice. Strain mixture from pitcher into each. Top with a splash of sparkling water, garnish each glass with a sprig of mint and a cucumber spear, and serve.

Kaleem Maqsood
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of cucumbers, red onion, and dill. The dressing is also really good. I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit.


Neha Sopova
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit. The cucumbers are always crisp and refreshing, and the dressing is so flavorful. I love the addition of dill, which gives the salad a nice fresh flavor.


Nk Nahid
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy cucumber salad. The cucumbers are crisp and refreshing, and the dressing is tangy and flavorful. I love that I can make this salad ahead of time, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.


Arslamehbob 786
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! The cucumbers were crisp and refreshing, and the dressing was tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this salad again.


nadimul Islam
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This cucumber salad is a great way to use up all those cucumbers from your garden. It's also a great side dish for any summer cookout. The cucumbers are crisp and refreshing, and the dressing is tangy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Roda Axmed
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of cucumbers, red onion, and dill. The dressing is also really good. I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit.


Madinathul Meedin
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit. The cucumbers are always crisp and refreshing, and the dressing is so flavorful. I love the addition of dill, which gives the salad a nice fresh flavor.


Savannah Yeager
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy cucumber salad. The cucumbers are crisp and refreshing, and the dressing is tangy and flavorful. I love that I can make this salad ahead of time, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.


Joseph Granados
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! The cucumbers were crisp and refreshing, and the dressing was tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Parbati Paudel
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This cucumber salad is the perfect side dish for a summer cookout. It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is just the right amount of tangy and sweet. I love that I can make this salad ahead of time, so it's one less thing to worry about on the


Mdkausar Jr
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I was looking for a simple cucumber salad recipe and this one fit the bill perfectly. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious. The cucumbers are crisp and refreshing, and the dressing is tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be ma


Kokokhan Zaman
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of cucumbers, red onion, and dill. The dressing is also really good. I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit.


Markel B
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The cucumbers are always crisp and refreshing, and the dressing is so flavorful. I love that I can make this salad ahead of time, so it's perfect for potlucks or picnics.


Azariah TAU
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This recipe is a keeper! The cucumber salad was so refreshing and flavorful. I used a combination of English cucumbers and Kirby cucumbers, and they both worked well. The dressing was tangy and sweet, with just the right amount of heat. I will defini