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cucumber lemonade

Cucumber Lemonade

The Crispy Chef
This cucumber lemonade blends crisp cucumber juice with bright lemon and just the right sweetness — the ultimate refreshing drink for hot days, brunches, or whenever you need something that tastes like a spa day in a glass.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Course Drink
Cuisine American, Fusion
Servings 6 glasses
Calories 65 kcal

Equipment

  • High-speed blender or food processor
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • Large pitcher
  • citrus juicer or reamer
  • Sharp Knife
  • Cutting board
  • large spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large English cucumbers (about 900g), chopped
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice (from 6–8 lemons)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar (150g), or to taste
  • 4 cups cold water (960ml)
  • 2 cups ice cubes
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup water (for optional simple syrup)
  • ¾ cup sugar (for optional simple syrup)
  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced for garnish
  • 1 lemon, sliced into rounds for garnish
  • fresh mint leaves
  • sparkling water (optional, for fizz)

Instructions
 

  • Wash cucumbers thoroughly, trim ends, and chop roughly. Keep the skin on for added nutrients and vibrant color.
  • Blend chopped cucumbers in a high-speed blender until completely smooth, about 60–90 seconds.
  • Strain blended cucumber through a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl, pressing to extract all liquid. Discard or save pulp.
  • Optional: In a small saucepan, combine ¾ cup water and ¾ cup sugar. Heat over medium until sugar dissolves, about 2–3 minutes. Let cool.
  • Juice lemons, straining out seeds and pulp. You should get about 1 cup lemon juice.
  • In a large pitcher, combine cucumber juice, lemon juice, sugar or cooled syrup, and salt. Stir to dissolve.
  • Add cold water and stir well. Taste and adjust lemon or sugar as needed.
  • Add ice to the pitcher and let the lemonade chill for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
  • Serve in glasses over ice, garnished with cucumber rounds, lemon slices, and fresh mint. Add sparkling water for fizz if desired.

Notes

Use English cucumbers for a smoother, less bitter flavor. Chill the lemonade for at least 30 minutes before serving so flavors can fully develop. Add sparkling water just before serving if making a fizzy version. Save leftover cucumber pulp for smoothies or DIY face masks.

Nutrition

Calories: 65kcalCarbohydrates: 17gSodium: 25mgPotassium: 160mgSugar: 16gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword cucumber lemon juice, cucumber lemonade, hydrating lemonade, spa water, summer drinks
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