Times: Prep: 10 minInactive Prep: 1 hr 0 minCook: 15 minTotal: 1 hr 25 min Ingredients * 2 English cucumbers * 3/4 cup sugar * 2 cups water * Special equipment: cheesecloth Directions Peel the cucumbers, saving the peels. Grate cucumber flesh on a box grater. In a medium saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil. When sugar dissolves, add the grated cucumber and simmer until cucumber is tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. In a blender, puree reserved cucumber peel and cucumber syrup until smooth. Line a strainer with cheese cloth over a bowl. Strain cucumber mixture. Gather cheesecloth in 1 hand to squeeze out all of the juice. Chill until cool, about 1 hour. Serve in glasses over ice. Ends
