With the lovely cucumbers in our share this week, I'm sure none of us will have a problem using them in salads and simply snacking on them with dip. They also taste great as an alternative garnish in martinis. Here is a my own adaptation of a classic summer cocktail. Enjoy!

Pimm's Cup

- Pimm's No. 1 *
- Sparkling Lemonade
- cucumber slices
- lemon wedges
- mint sprigs

Directions: Mix two parts Pimm's with 3 parts sparkling lemonade. Garnish with cucumber slice, lemon wedge and mint sprig.

Notes: Trader Joe's and Whole Foods both sell sparkling lemonades. You may also want to make your own lemonade from scratch and add either club soda or ginger ale to it and then mix as directed above. For a weaker cocktail, add more lemonade to the mix. This can be made in a pitcher for parties.

*Pimm's No. 1 is a gin based digestif spirit that can be found at most liquor stores. It is 25% alcohol by volume so has less kick to it than a gin cocktail.