Homemade Cucumber Lemonade

Ingredients:

• 1 large cucumber, peeled and chopped
• 2 lemons, juiced
• 1/4 cup honey or agave syrup (adjust to taste)
• 4 cups cold water
• Ice cubes
• Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
• Lemon slices (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ingredients:
   • Peel and chop the cucumber.
   • Juice the lemons to get about 1/2 cup of fresh lemon juice.
2. Blend the Cucumber:
   • Place the chopped cucumber in a blender.
   • Add 1 cup of cold water.
   • Blend until the cucumber is smooth and no large chunks remain.
3. Strain the Mixture:
   • Pour the blended cucumber through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a large pitcher. Use a spoon to press down on the pulp to extract as much juice as possible. Discard the pulp.
4. Combine Ingredients:
   • Add the fresh lemon juice to the cucumber juice in the pitcher.
   • Stir in the honey or agave syrup until fully dissolved.
   • Add the remaining 3 cups of cold water and mix well.
5. Chill and Serve:
   • Add ice cubes to the pitcher or individual glasses.
   • Pour the cucumber lemonade over the ice.
   • Garnish with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices if desired.
6. Enjoy:
   • Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing homemade cucumber lemonade!

Tips:

• Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey/agave syrup according to your taste preference.
• For a more intense flavor, let the lemonade chill in the refrigerator for an hour before serving.
• Experiment with additional flavors by adding a few fresh basil leaves or a small piece of ginger to the blender.

Enjoy your healthy and refreshing homemade cucumber lemonade!