Jane's Summer Drink (Alcoholic or Non)

Our garden is full of lemons, cucumbers and peppers right now (amongst other things), so I have everything I need to make my Official Beverage of Summer!  This drink is fresh, spicy and tart, just like yours truly. It takes a little time to prep the ingredients, but once that's done, simply combine and enjoy!  You can make this drink boozy or not--it's delightful either way!

Jane's Summer Drink

  • 2 parts fresh lemon juice

  • 2 parts fresh cucumber juice (puree/process cucumbers, strain out pulp)

  • 1 part jalapeno simple syrup (recipe below)

  • 2 parts OTHER (ie, club soda if you're good, vodka or bourbon if you're nasty)

  • (More) Club soda to taste


To make:  mix all of the above in a glass over ice.  Stir.  Add club soda to taste.

Jalapeno simple syrup:  Simmer 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water, and sliced jalapenos in a sauce pan until sugar is dissolved and the spice level is to your taste.  Strain into jar and do whatever you please with the leftover candied peppers.  

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