CUCUMBER PUNCH
I first tried this wonderfully unique beverage at a ladies luncheon, and have since served it many times. Folks usually request copies of the recipe.
—RENEE OLSON KENDRICK, ID
PREP: 10 MIN. + CHILLING • MAKES: 25 SERVINGS (4 3/4 QUARTS)
2 medium cucumbers
3 cups water
1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
2 liters diet ginger ale, chilled
4 1/2 cups diet grapefruit or citrus soda, chilled
1. With a zester or fork, score cucumbers lengthwise; cut widthwise into thin slices. In a large pitcher, combine the water and lemonade concentrate; add cucumbers. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
2. Just before serving, transfer cucumber mixture to a punch bowl; stir in ginger ale and grapefruit soda.