Description
A light and refreshing cucumber lemonade perfect for hot summer days! This simple, hydrating drink combines cucumber, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of sweetness for a cool treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 4–5 lemons)
- ½ cup honey, sugar, agave nectar, or simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups cold water (or sparkling water for a bubbly version)
- Ice cubes
- Optional Garnish: Lemon slices, cucumber rounds or ribbons, fresh mint sprigs, edible flowers
Instructions
- Puree the cucumber: In a blender, combine the chopped cucumbers and blend until smooth.
- Strain the puree: Strain the cucumber puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing down on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
- Mix ingredients: Add the fresh lemon juice and your choice of sweetener (honey, sugar, agave, or simple syrup) to the pitcher. Stir until the sweetener dissolves completely.
- Add water: Pour in the cold water (or sparkling water for bubbles) and mix well.
- Chill (optional): For a refreshing touch, chill the lemonade in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the cucumber lemonade over the ice.
- Garnish: Add lemon slices, cucumber rounds or ribbons, fresh mint sprigs, or edible flowers for an extra decorative touch.
Notes
- Herbs: Blend in fresh mint, rosemary, or basil with the cucumbers for a unique flavor. Alternatively, muddle the herbs in the pitcher before adding the other ingredients.
- Spice: For a spicy twist, add a small piece of fresh ginger (peeled and chopped) to the blender.
- Lime: Swap half of the lemon juice with lime juice to change up the citrus flavor.
- Sweetness: Taste before adding all the water and adjust the sweetener to your preference.
- Adult Version: Add a shot of vodka or gin to each serving for a refreshing cocktail.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg