Description
Stay cool and refreshed with this refreshing cucumber lemonade recipe! Combining the hydrating properties of cucumber and the tangy flavor of lemon, this drink is perfect for hot summer days. Simple to make, with customizable sweetness, it’s the ultimate thirst quencher
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 6 lemons, juiced
Instructions
- Prepare Simple Syrup: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup of water and ½ cup of white sugar. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
- Extract Cucumber Juice: Blend the sliced cucumber until it forms a pulp. Place the pulp in a fine mesh strainer over a bowl and let it sit for about 15 minutes to extract approximately 2/3 cup of cucumber juice.
- Combine Ingredients: In a pitcher, mix the cooled simple syrup, cucumber juice, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Stir well to combine.
- Serve: Pour the lemonade over ice and garnish with additional cucumber slices or lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- For a minty twist, add fresh mint leaves to the pitcher.
- Replace white sugar with honey or agave syrup for a different sweetness profile.
- If you like a tangier lemonade, increase the amount of lemon juice.
