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Easy Cucumber Lemonade

Easy Cucumber Lemonade for a Refreshing Summer Sip

A delightful Easy Cucumber Lemonade that is refreshing, hydrating, and perfect for summer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 103
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Sugar Adjust to taste, or substitute with honey or agave.
  • 1 cup Boiling Water Essential for dissolving sugar.
  • 2 cups Cold Water Add more to adjust flavor strength.
  • 1 small to medium Cucumber Peel if not organic.
  • 7-8 lemons Lemon Juice Yields about 1 cup; bottled juice can be used.

Equipment

  • blender
  • Fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth
  • pitcher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a heat-safe container, combine 1 cup of sugar with 1 cup of boiling water and stir until dissolved. Set aside to cool.
  2. Cut cucumber into 3-4 pieces, blend with 1 cup of cold water until smooth.
  3. Strain blended cucumber over a bowl or pitcher to extract about 1.25 cups of juice.
  4. Juice 7-8 lemons to yield about 1 cup, avoiding seeds.
  5. In a pitcher, combine cucumber juice, lemon juice, cooled sugar water, and 2 cups of cold water. Stir well.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or serve immediately over ice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 103kcalCarbohydrates: 27gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 25gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best flavor, serve immediately over ice, and keep stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.

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