Cucumber Punch

Name: Cucumber Punch
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 25 servings (4-3/4 quarts).
Ingredients: 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

I first tasted this at a ladies’ luncheon, and it was the most unusual, refreshing drink I’d had. I’ve served it numerous times since and always get requests for the recipe. —Renee Olson - Kendrick, Idaho

Ingredients

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

Directions

With a zester or fork, score cucumbers lengthwise; cut widthwise into thin slices. In a large pitcher, combine water and lemonade concentrate; add cucumbers. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Just before serving, transfer cucumber mixture to a punch bowl; stir in ginger ale and grapefruit soda.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 29 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 15mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch.

Originally published as Cucumber Punch in Healthy Cooking June/July 2010

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Kari

Apr 15, 2017

We have made this part of our Easter dinner tradition for three years, and my husband and I enjoy this throughout the entire summer.
chocoloco

Jul 6, 2011

I will not make this again. Too many ingredients for an average drink...
goal110

Apr 23, 2011

Served this at a party and everyone loved it!
dbodzioch

Sep 7, 2010

Have made it several times already. Anyone who loves pickles will certainly love this drink!
NoVinegar

May 21, 2010

suggestion from magazine--Garnish you pitcher or each glass with citrus rind curls (run a zester over lemons, grapefruits, or limes) in addition to, or in place of cucumber slices.Use citrus ice cubes, prepared ahead of time, for an extra touch of color. Simply add citrus rind curls or small citrus wedges to ice-cube trays filled with water and freeze.Rub glass rims with a lime wedge; dip the rims into granulated, super-fine or coarse sugar. For an extra pop of color, use colored sugar.