Description
This refreshing twist on lemonade is perfect for cucumber season. It’s refreshing and makes the most of an abundant cucumber crop!
Ingredients
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Cucumber Lemonade
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups cucumber juice *see notes below
- ¾ cup lemon juice
Instructions
- Making simple syrup. Combine water and sugar in a pot and place over medium heat. Cook until sugar has dissolved then let cool.
- Combine simple syrup, cucumber juice and lemon juice then refrigerate until cold.
- Serve over ice with lemon and cucumber slices.
Notes
- To make cucumber juice, peel about four regular or two English cucumbers, then cut it in half a scoop out the seeds. Coarsely chop the cucumber and puree in a blender. Strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve. Keep refrigerated until ready to use.
- If you’re like me and like to use vintage pitchers, always be careful to not put hot simple syrup into the pitcher. It may crack!
- I like my lemonade strong because I like a lot of ice in my drinks. If the flavor is too strong, add more water to taste.
- Mint is a great addition to this recipe!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 178kcal
- Sugar: 41g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g