Lemony Cuke Zesters

Name: Lemony Cuke Zesters
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 large cucumbers; 2 lemons; 2 liters sparkling water

Turn plain sparkling water into this refreshing beverage with just a curl of cucumber and a little lemon zest.

Just a curl or two of cucumber and a little lemon zest turn plain sparkling water into this refreshing beverage.

Makes 8 servings

Using a vegetable peeler slice thin strips of cucumber lengthwise. Repeat on opposite side. Roll cucumber strips into circles and hold using a toothpick. Place cucumber curls in ice water and chill for 1 hour. Using a zester zest lemons. Place a damp paper towel over the zest and refrigerate. Chunk or slice the remaining cucumber and lemon pieces. Pour water into a large covered pitcher and add cucumber and lemon chunks; chill for 1 hour before serving. To serve, strain cucumber and lemon and pour water into glasses. Add ice, lemon zest and cucumber curls.