Cucumber Shake Found!
The Cucumber Shake at Pho Grand (277 Grand nr B/D Stop) is subtle, refreshing and utterly addictive. $2.75 Go. NOW.
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12 Comments:
I'm sorry, but a cucumber shake sounds horribly unappealing to me. I'd try it, though I don't know why.
PumpkinBear at 1:21AM on 05/21/09
You can always spread it around the eyes in lieu of slices! HA!
dharmon at 6:48AM on 05/21/09
Wow, that sounds great! I love avocado shakes...I'm sure I'd love the cucumber shake more.
Cassaendra at 7:29AM on 05/21/09
Oh, that sounds so lovely and refreshing.
maxcriden at 10:16AM on 05/21/09
@dharmon - What a fantastic idea. A shake you can also wear! That's what I call a two-fer!
arm1970 at 10:41AM on 05/21/09
Banyan Cooler: 1/4 cuke, peeled and seeded
4oz pineapple juice
splash of almond syrup
2oz vodka
Ice
Blast the hell out of all that stuff in the blender, pour it in a glass and go drink it outside. Not sure why, but this combo of ingredients does not overwhelm the cuke flavor.
Kerosena at 10:59AM on 05/21/09
is it ice cream based? i could totally go for a cucumber slushie/smoothie.
kerosena's recipe sounds divine, too!
dmarina at 11:44AM on 05/21/09
It's a Vietnamese Sinh To which adds condensed milk for sweetness. Asian foods often stand Western notions of Sweet/Savory on our heads--which I love. Try a spoonful with a dab of Sriracha for a savory flip. They also make a rich avocado shake and a mean durian shake. Beef Pho is excellent or try the Pho/Grilled Chicken cut up the chicken into Pho and let sit. Yum.
khuibird at 12:38PM on 05/21/09
@Kerosena - thanks!
Anymore recipes? I'm a cucumber addict
hungrychristel at 1:47PM on 05/21/09
For a nice Cucumber margarita go to Mercadito :)
YummyInTheCity at 2:19PM on 05/21/09
i've had the avocado and durian versions, but i have never seen a cuke one.
what else is in them? i just assumed ice cream, but is it sweetened condensed milk and ice?
i've never thought of adding sriracha either!
dmarina at 5:37PM on 05/21/09
The menu says the cucumber is in "light syrup" whatever that means. It tastes creamy, not syrup sweet. Here is a link Sinh To & other Viet drinks on googlebooks: http://books.google.com/books?id=ef7uLfhufaYC&pg=PA170&dq=sinh+to+recipe It looks like you can mix or substitute coconut milk with condensed milk but otherwise just crushed ice & fruit. I also like the Sinh To ($3) at New Tu Do (102 Bowery @Hester). They have carrot, papaya, watermelon (mmm), mango, sapota & soursop flavors. You can get them to go at the counter. HOT Weather is coming!!!
khuibird at 7:49PM on 05/21/09