Refreshing Cucumber Lemonade Recipe
A refreshing and cooling cucumber lemonade made with fresh cucumber puree, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and a touch of sweetness. Perfect for hot days, this drink combines hydration with vibrant citrus and subtle cucumber flavors, garnished with fresh mint for an extra hint of freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending and mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Liquids and Juice
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 4 cups cold water
Fruits and Vegetables
- 2 large cucumbers, peeled and sliced
- Lemon slices for garnish
- Cucumber slices for garnish
Sweeteners
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
Extras
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare cucumber puree: Place the peeled and sliced cucumbers into a blender and puree until completely smooth to extract maximum flavor and juice.
- Strain the puree: Pour the cucumber puree through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher to remove pulp, ensuring a smooth liquid base for the lemonade.
- Add lemon and sugar: Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice and granulated sugar into the strained cucumber juice, mixing until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Mix with cold water: Pour in the cold water and stir well to combine all ingredients evenly, creating a balanced lemonade.
- Adjust flavors: Taste the lemonade and add additional sugar or lemon juice as needed to achieve your preferred level of sweetness and tartness.
- Chill: Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the drink to get refreshingly cold.
- Serve: Serve the cucumber lemonade over ice cubes, garnished with lemon slices, cucumber slices, and fresh mint leaves if desired for an inviting presentation and enhanced flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute sugar with honey or agave syrup for a natural sweetener alternative.
- For a sparkling version, replace some or all of the cold water with sparkling water.
- If you prefer a pulpier texture, skip straining the cucumber puree.
- Store leftover lemonade in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days for best freshness.
- Fresh mint is optional but adds a lovely herbal aroma and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240 ml)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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