Cucumber Punch

By barbsjustagirl

I first tasted this at a ladies luncheon and it was the most unusual refreshing drink I'd had. I've served it numerous times since and always get requests for the recipe.

Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup equals 29 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 15 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, trace protein. Diabetic Exchange: 1/2 starch.

Ingredients

• 2 * 2 medium cucumbers
• 3 * 3 cups water
• 1 * 1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
• 2 * 2 liters diet ginger ale, chilled
• 4-1/2 * 4-1/2 cups diet grapefruit or citrus soda, chilled

Preparation

Step 1

* With a zester or fork, score cucumbers lengthwise; cut widthwise into thin slices. In a large pitcher, combine water and lemonade concentrate; add cucumbers. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
* Just before serving, transfer cucumber mixture to a punch bowl; stir in ginger ale and grapefruit soda. Yield: 25 servings (4-3/4 quarts).