Refreshing Cucumber Lemonade

Refreshing Cucumber Lemonade

Lemonade and cucumber juice pair perfectly in this refreshing homemade summer drink. Serve in the pitcher with cucumber and lemon slices.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 6 lemons, juiced

Directions

Step 1
Gather all ingredients.

Step 2
Make the simple syrup: Combine water and sugar together in a saucepan over medium heat; heat until just about to boil and sugar has dissolved. Place in refrigerator until cool, about 30 minutes.

Step 3
Blend cucumber in a blender or food processor until mashed into a pulp. Pour cucumber pulp into a fine mesh strainer placed over a bowl; allow to sit until you have about 2/3 cup of cucumber juice in the bowl, about 15 minutes.

Step 4
Stir simple syrup, cucumber juice, and lemon juice together in a pitcher. Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

141
Calories
1g
Fat
46g
Carbs
3g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 141
% Daily Value *
Total Fat1g 1%
Saturated Fat0g 1%
Sodium8mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate46g 17%
Dietary Fiber8g 29%
Total Sugars26g
Protein3g
Vitamin C131mg 657%
Calcium116mg 9%
Iron1mg 8%
Potassium348mg 7%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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