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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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From Top Chef. Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar |
1 1/2 cups water |
1 lb fresh ginger, cut in 2-inch chunks |
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped |
2 large english cucumbers |
1 liter sparkling water |
1/2 cup aloe juice |
Directions:
1. Ginger basil syrup:.
2. Over medium heat, bring water and sugar to a boil. Chop ginger and mince with 3/4 of the Italian basil. Add ginger and basil to the syrup and simmer for 30 minutes. Strain and cool.
3. Cucumber juice:.
4. On a low setting of a blender, mix one and a half of the cucumbers (chopped) with a dash of sparkling water. Strain through a fine mesh sieve. Fill an 8 oz glass with ice. Add 2oz-3oz each, to taste, of ginger/basil syrup, aloe juice, and cucumber juice. Top with a splash of sparkling water for bubbles and zest. Garnish with basil remaining and a cucumber wheel.
5. Makes 24 8 oz. serv.
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