Description
This Cucumber Mint Lemonade is a cool, invigorating drink that blends fresh cucumber, lemon juice, and mint into a refreshing spa-style beverage. It’s quick to make, easily customizable, and perfect for warm days or casual entertaining.
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 1/2 cups water, divided (1/2 cup for syrup + 1 cup for blending + 3 cups for mixing)
- 1–2 cups ice cubes
- Lemon slices, for garnish
- Cucumber slices, for garnish
- Extra mint sprigs, for serving
Instructions
- Blend chopped cucumber with 1 cup of water until smooth. Strain through a fine sieve and discard the pulp.
- In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water. Heat over medium until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, add mint leaves, and steep for 5–10 minutes. Strain out the mint.
- In a large pitcher, mix cucumber juice, lemon juice, mint syrup, and remaining 3 cups cold water. Stir well.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or dilution as desired. Serve over ice and garnish with cucumber, lemon slices, and mint sprigs.
Notes
- Add sparkling water for a fizzy version.
- Use honey, agave, or sugar alternatives for reduced sugar.
- Try basil or rosemary instead of mint for a different herbal profile.
- Straining cucumber is optional but gives a cleaner texture.
- Best served fresh, but leftovers keep in the fridge up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
