The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 14, Issue 11 (February 1, 1940)
Springtime Cocktail
Springtime Cocktail.
Cut the white portion of a fresh, young cucumber into half-inch dice. Place in a basin, sprinkle with salt and dessertspoon sugar, add crushed mint leaves. Pour over all the juice of two grapefruit. Stand in a cold spot for two hours. Divide the cucumber into cocktail glasses; strain the liquid into the glasses and garnish with sprigs of fresh mint.