Cucumber Mint Lemonade
⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes
Quench your thirst with our invigorating Cucumber Mint Lemonade, a revitalizing elixir perfect for hot summer days.
Get ready to experience pure bliss with every sip of our Cucumber Mint Lemonade. This delightful concoction combines the crispness of cucumber, the freshness of mint, and the tanginess of lemon into a thirst-quenching treat that will invigorate your taste buds and keep you cool all summer long.
Ingredients
🍽️ Servings: 4 • 🔥 Calories/Serving: 80
1 large cucumber, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
4 cups cold water
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-5 lemons)
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
Ice cubes, for serving
Steps
Step 1
In a blender, combine cucumber slices, mint leaves, and 1 cup of cold water. Blend until smooth.
Step 2
Strain the cucumber-mint puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher to extract the liquid. Discard the solids.
Step 3
Add the remaining cold water, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and sweetener (honey or maple syrup) to the pitcher. Stir well until the sweetener is dissolved.
Step 4
Taste the lemonade and adjust the sweetness or tartness by adding more sweetener or lemon juice as desired.
Step 5
Chill the lemonade in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Step 6
To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the refreshing Cucumber Mint Lemonade over the ice.
Step 7
Garnish with extra cucumber slices and mint leaves for an added touch of freshness.
Make it your own!
For a sparkling twist, add some sparkling water or soda to the lemonade.
Create a boozy version by adding a splash of vodka or gin for a Cucumber Mint Lemonade cocktail.
Experiment with other fresh fruits like watermelon, strawberries, or lime for exciting flavor variations.
