Cucumber Lemonade
Cucumber lemonade is a refreshing and tasty beverage made by combining the flavors of cucumber and lemon. It typically involves blending fresh cucumbers, lemon juice, water, and sweetener of your choice. Some recipes also add herbs like mint or basil to enhance the flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized cucumbers
- 4 lemons
- 4 cups water
- Sugar or sweetener of your choice (such as honey, or agave syrup)
- Fresh mint leaves optional
- fresh basil for added flavor (optional)
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- Start by washing the cucumbers and lemons thoroughly.
- Slice the cucumbers and remove the seeds if desired. You can leave the skin on for added nutrients and color.
- Juice the lemons to extract the fresh lemon juice.
- In a blender, combine the sliced cucumbers, lemon juice, water, and sweetener to taste.
- Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- If desired, add a few fresh mint leaves or basil leaves to the blender and pulse a few times to infuse the flavors.
- Taste the mixture and adjust the sweetness or tartness by adding more sweetener or lemon juice if needed.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any pulp or seeds.
- Transfer the cucumber lemonade to a pitcher and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill.
- Serve the cucumber lemonade over ice cubes and garnish with cucumber slices or fresh mint leaves for a delightful presentation.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 49kcal (2%)Carbohydrates: 13g (4%)Protein: 2g (4%)Fat: 1g (2%)Saturated Fat: 0.1g (1%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 17mg (1%)Potassium: 353mg (10%)Fiber: 4g (17%)Sugar: 5g (6%)Vitamin A: 132IU (3%)Vitamin C: 62mg (75%)Calcium: 56mg (6%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
