The Refresher
A little freshly squeezed cucumber juice, a little icy cold Prosecco, a squeeze of lemon, a dash of salt, a shake of hot sauce and you have a refreshing Prosecco cocktail. With its citrusy nose and crisp, dry finish, Prosecco is especially nice with the intriguing vegetal-herbal-spicy end of the flavor spectrum.
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Trim the ends off the cucumber and quarter it lengthwise. Slice one quarter in half down the middle to make a spear (about 5 inches long; it should be just longer than the height of a lowball glass). Roughly chop the remaining pieces and puree in a food processor. Strain the juice and discard the pulp.
In a lowball glass, combine 2 ounces (one-quarter cup) cucumber juice and a pinch of salt. Slowly pour in the Prosecco. Garnish with the reserved cucumber spear. Serve with a wedge of lemon, Tabasco and salt (for each person to add to taste).
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