Description
A refreshing beverage combining zesty lemon and crisp cucumber flavors, perfect for hot summer days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup sugar (or to taste)
- 4 cups water
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices (for garnish)
- Cucumber slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cucumber: Start by peeling and chopping the cucumber into small pieces.
- Blend to Perfection: Place the chopped cucumber into a high-speed blender with a splash of water and blend until smooth.
- Strain the Juice: Strain the cucumber mixture into a large pitcher using a fine mesh sieve.
- Add Zing: Pour in freshly squeezed lemon juice and add sugar, stirring gently until dissolved.
- Mix with Water: Add remaining water and stir well to combine.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve with Style: Fill glasses with ice, pour in lemonade, and garnish with lemon and cucumber slices.
Notes
Make-ahead tips include preparing the juice a day in advance for deeper flavor. Avoid using too much sugar and don’t skip the chilling step.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: summer drink, cucumber lemonade, refreshing beverage, healthy drink, homemade lemonade