Description
This Refreshing Cucumber Lemonade is a cool, hydrating, and perfect summer drink. Made with fresh cucumber, tangy lemon, and a hint of mint, it’s the ultimate refreshing beverage for hot days!
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 2 cups fresh lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 1/4 cup honey or sweetener of choice (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
- Lemon slices (optional, for garnish)
- Cucumber slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
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Prepare the Cucumber: Peel and chop the cucumber into chunks. If you prefer a smoother texture, you can remove the seeds as well.
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Blend the Cucumber: In a blender, combine the chopped cucumber with 1 cup of cold water. Blend until smooth and well combined. If you prefer a more textured drink, you can pulse it to leave small cucumber bits.
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Strain the Cucumber Mixture (Optional): To make the lemonade smooth, strain the cucumber mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove any pulp. This step is optional, depending on how smooth you prefer your drink.
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Combine Lemon and Sweetener: In a large pitcher, mix the fresh lemon juice with honey (or your preferred sweetener) until fully dissolved. Adjust the sweetness according to your taste.
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Mix the Lemonade: Add the strained cucumber juice to the pitcher with lemon juice and sweetener. Stir to combine. Add the remaining 3 cups of cold water and stir well. Taste the lemonade and adjust sweetness or water to your liking.
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Chill and Serve: Place the lemonade in the fridge to chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve over ice, and garnish with fresh mint leaves, lemon slices, and cucumber slices for a decorative touch.
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Serve: Pour the refreshing cucumber lemonade into glasses, and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a few sprigs of fresh mint to the pitcher along with the cucumber juice for a minty twist.
- If you prefer your lemonade less sweet, reduce the amount of honey or sweetener. You can also substitute with agave syrup or stevia.
- For a fizzy version, you can add sparkling water or soda water instead of still water.
- You can make the cucumber lemonade ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0g