re: Cucumber Salad -- The Cocktail

I do like a Pimm's cup.

That process for me takes a bit of prep...

1. Peel and chop 1 medium sized cucumber.
2. Bring about 2 cups of water to a boil, with the chopped cucumber in it.
3. Let the cucumber almost get to a mash, and then strain the liquid into a pitcher.
4. Cover and refrigerate for a couple of hours.
5. Pack Tom Collins glass with ice
6. Fill half glass with Pimm's No 1. Quarter with the "cucumber water", and pour your favorite champagne for the last bit.
7. Garnish with an English cucumber.

Also, depending on who it is that is drinking it, I'll sometimes add some simple syrup (teaspoon for a little, and table spoon for a lot).

I really like the champagne as a substitute for the "lemonade."