Marinated Cucumbers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. water
1 Tbsp. sugar
3 Tbsp. vinegar
2 tsp. salad oil
1/4 tsp. dried basil, crushed
1/8 tsp. pepper
several dashes of bottled hot pepper sauce
2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced (about 3 c.)
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1/2 c. sliced radishes
4 lettuce leaves (optional)

Preparation

In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the first 7 ingredients. Add cucumbers and onion; toss to coat.
Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 24 hours.