🥒🍋 Fresh Cucumber Lemonade
🍹 Ingredients:
- 2 large cucumbers, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons)
- ½ cup honey or sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices and cucumber rounds (for garnish)
🛠️ Preparation:
- Blend cucumbers: Place the peeled and chopped cucumbers into a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Strain (optional): For a smoother lemonade, strain the blended cucumber through a fine mesh sieve to remove pulp. If you prefer it rustic, skip this step.
- Mix the base: In a large pitcher, combine the cucumber juice, fresh lemon juice, and honey or sugar. Stir until the sweetener is completely dissolved.
- Add water: Pour in the cold water and stir well.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the cucumber lemonade over, and garnish with lemon slices and cucumber rounds.
- Enjoy: Refresh yourself immediately or chill further in the fridge!
📖 Description:
This Fresh Cucumber Lemonade is the ultimate summertime refresher! Cool, slightly sweet, tart, and packed with the crisp flavor of cucumbers, it’s hydrating and invigorating. It’s perfect for hot days, BBQs, picnics, or just a relaxing afternoon treat.
📋 Notes:
- Adjust sweetness based on your preference. Start with less and add more if needed.
- Want extra tang? Add a little zest from your lemons into the pitcher.
- For a sparkling version, replace some cold water with sparkling water.
- If using honey, mix it with a bit of warm water first so it dissolves easier.
💡 Tips:
- Use seedless cucumbers like English cucumbers for a smoother drink.
- Chill all your ingredients beforehand for an instantly cold lemonade without needing too much ice (which can dilute the flavor).
- Add a few mint leaves for a refreshing twist.
- Make it fancy: rim your glasses with sugar and a little lemon zest!
🍽️ Servings:
- Makes about 6–8 servings (around 6–7 cups of lemonade).
🥗 Nutritional Info (per serving, approximate):
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Carbs: 21 g
- Sugars: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Vitamin C: 30% DV
- Potassium: 200 mg
(Values can vary depending on your sweetener and cucumber variety.)
🌟 Benefits:
- Hydrating: High water content from cucumbers and lemon.
- Rich in Vitamin C: Supports immune health.
- Low in Calories: Light and refreshing without heavy sugars (especially if using honey).
- Detox-friendly: Naturally helps flush the body thanks to cucumbers and lemons.
❓ Q/A:
Q: Can I make this lemonade ahead of time?
A: Yes! It tastes even better after chilling in the fridge for a couple of hours.
Q: What’s a good substitute for honey?
A: You can use agave syrup, maple syrup, or simple sugar syrup.
Q: Can I leave the cucumber pulp in?
A: Definitely — it adds extra fiber and a thicker, smoothie-like texture.
Q: How long does it keep?
A: Store it covered in the fridge and enjoy within 2–3 days for the best flavor.
Q: Can I turn this into a cocktail?
A: Absolutely! Add a splash of vodka, gin, or tequila for a refreshing adult beverage.
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Would you also like me to create a tropical variation with mint or pineapple for an extra twist? 🌴🍍🍹