Are you hosting someone during Chinese New Year and looking for a special drink recipe to serve your guests?
You can add an unexpected twist to this classic refreshing summertime favorite Jalapeno Cucumber Lemonade Recipe.
The key to striking the right balance with this cocktail recipe is to start with small amounts of jalapeno and gradually add more until you find just the right level of spice to suit your tastes.
It’s a lot easier to add more than it is to adjust everything else to compensate for too much heat.
This recipe is great on its own or mixed with vodka or tequila for an adults-only treat.
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cook time: none
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients:
3 c. water
¾ c. fresh lemon juice (6-8 medium lemons)
1 large cucumber, peeled and cut into chunks
2 t. jalapeno pepper, seeds removed, finely minced
1/3 c. honey, preferably local
Optional Garnishes:
Rosemary sprigs with lower leaves removed
Cucumber chunks or slices
Jalapeno chunks or slices
Lemon wedges
Directions:
- Add water, lemon juice, cucumber, jalapeno, and honey to a blender and blend until completely liquefied. Taste and add more jalapeno and/or honey, if desired. Blend again if necessary.
- Pour liquid through a fine-mesh strainer to remove any larger particles and transfer mixture to a large pitcher. Place in refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
- To serve, pour over ice and garnish with slices of lemon, cucumber, and/or jalapeno. For a fancier presentation, thread chunks of cucumber and jalapeno onto sprigs of rosemary to garnish each glass.
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