Cucumber Mint Lemonade
A refreshing drink that combines the zing of fresh lemons, the coolness of cucumber, and the aromatic notes of mint—perfect for summer gatherings!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup Cucumber Juice (from 1 English Cucumber)
- ½ cup Lemon Juice (from fresh lemons)
- ⅓ cup Honey
- 4 cups Water
- 1 Lemon, sliced
- 2 Persian Cucumbers, sliced
- 2 bunches Mint Sprigs, fresh
- Ice to serve
Instructions
- Juice the Cucumbers: Wash the cucumber, cut it in half, and scoop out the seeds. Process to make ½ cup of juice, strain if needed.
- Squeeze Those Lemons: Roll lemons, cut, and extract ½ cup of lemon juice avoiding seeds.
- Mixing Magic: Combine cucumber juice, lemon juice, and honey in a pitcher and stir until dissolved.
- Add Water: Pour in 4 cups of cold water and stir well.
- Minty Freshness: Slap the mint sprigs to release oils and add them to the pitcher.
- Final Touches: Add lemon and cucumber slices, stir, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve Up Some Joy: Fill glasses with ice, pour lemonade, and garnish with mint or lemon slices.
Notes
For a sparkling version, substitute half of the water with sparkling water. Adjust sweetness according to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cucumber lemonade, refreshing drinks, summer beverages, mint drinks
Find it online: https://hearthfulkitchen.com/cucumber-mint-lemonade/