CUCUMBER-BASIL LEMONADE WITH LEMONGRASS

CUCUMBER-BASIL LEMONADE WITH LEMONGRASS

This is a Thai drink having flavors of lemongrass , Basil and cooling refreshing cucumber.

Recipe:

                  YIELD                              :makes 1 quart, serving 4 to 6               
                  TOTAL TIME                     :15 min                  
                  SPECIAL EQUIPMENT        :blender

Ingredients

1 medium cucumber, cut into rough chunks
2 stalks lemongrass, roughly chopped
150gms of basil leaves
fresh juice from 10 to 12 lemons
1/2 cup sugar
pinch salt
3 cups cold water
1 quart ice
Cucumber slices and basil leaves for garnish

Procedure:

Mix cucumbers, lemongrass, basil, lemon juice, sugar, and salt in a blender. Blend until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh. Add cold water and whisk to combine. Serve in ice-filled glasses and garnish with cucumber slices and basil leaves.