EP. 31 · The Expansion Era · Spring
THE CUCUMBER LINEN RITUAL
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* Crisp cucumber
* Fresh lemon
* Cooling mint
* Clean sparkling finish
Ingredients
- ½ cup fresh cucumber juice (or muddled cucumber, strained)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey syrup (equal parts honey and warm water)
- 4 fresh mint leaves
- ½ cup chilled sparkling water
- 1 large clear ice cube
- GARNISH:
- Cucumber ribbon
- Fresh mint sprig
- Lemon peel
How to Make It
1
Prepare the cucumber juice. If using fresh cucumber, muddle it gently and strain.
2
Combine the cucumber juice, lemon juice, and honey syrup in your serving glass.
3
Gently clap the mint leaves between your palms, add them to the glass, and press once or twice to release their aroma.
4
Add one large clear ice cube.
5
Slowly top with chilled sparkling water.
6
Finish with a cucumber ribbon, fresh mint sprig, and lemon peel.
Ritual Moment
It's 3:15 PM.
You changed into linen after work.
The patio door is open.
The breeze is moving the curtains.
You have absolutely nowhere to be.