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