Fresh Cucumber Lemonade Recipe 🍋🥒
This refreshing Cucumber Lemonade is the perfect thirst-quencher on a hot day. With its crisp, cooling cucumber and tangy lemon flavors, it’s a healthier, hydrating twist on a classic lemonade.
Ingredients:
- 🥒 2 large cucumbers, peeled and chopped
- 🍋 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4-5 lemons)
- 🍯 1/2 cup honey or sugar (adjust to taste)
- 💧 4 cups cold water
- 🧊 Ice cubes
- ✅ Lemon slices and cucumber rounds for garnish
Directions:
- Blend the Cucumbers:
- In a blender, add the peeled and chopped cucumbers. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the Puree:
- Pour the cucumber puree through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing down with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the pulp.
- Mix the Lemonade Base:
- To the cucumber juice, add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and your sweetener of choice (honey or sugar). Stir until the honey or sugar dissolves completely.
- Dilute and Chill:
- Pour in the cold water and mix well. Taste and adjust sweetness or lemon juice as needed.
- Serve and Garnish:
- Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the cucumber lemonade over the top. Garnish with lemon slices and cucumber rounds for a decorative and flavorful touch.
Why You’ll Love This Drink:
- Refreshing and Hydrating: Cucumbers are naturally hydrating, making this drink a great way to cool down.
- Rich in Vitamins: Packed with vitamin C from lemons and the added benefits of cucumbers.
- Customizable Sweetness: Adjust the honey or sugar to your liking for a perfectly balanced drink.
- Easy to Prepare: With just a few steps, you’ll have a refreshing homemade beverage in no time.
Tips for the Best Cucumber Lemonade:
- Make It Fizzy: Replace 1-2 cups of water with sparkling water for a bubbly version.
- Herbal Twist: Add fresh mint or basil leaves to the blender for a fragrant, herbal flavor.
- Make It Ahead: Prepare the cucumber lemonade ahead of time and refrigerate. It gets even more flavorful after a few hours as the flavors meld together.
Enjoy Your Homemade Cucumber Lemonade 🧊🍹
Sit back, relax, and sip on this rejuvenating drink that perfectly balances sweet, tangy, and refreshing notes. Cheers to staying hydrated and healthy!
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