🍋 Fresh Cucumber Lemonade
Cool, crisp, and hydrating—this cucumber lemonade is the ultimate summer refresher! The blend of zesty lemon, crisp cucumber, and natural sweetness makes it both detoxifying and delicious.
🥒 Ingredients:
- 1 large cucumber, peeled and sliced
- 3–4 large lemons (about 1 cup fresh lemon juice)
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice cubes (for serving)
- Optional: fresh mint leaves, lemon or cucumber slices for garnish
🍹 Full Recipe Instructions:
- Blend the Cucumber
Place the cucumber slices in a blender with 1 cup of water. Blend until smooth. - Strain (Optional)
If you prefer a smooth lemonade, strain the cucumber puree using a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth. - Combine Ingredients
In a large pitcher, mix the cucumber juice, fresh lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, and the remaining 3 cups of cold water. - Adjust Taste
Taste and add more sweetener or lemon juice as needed. Stir until the sweetener is fully dissolved. - Chill & Serve
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, then serve over ice. Garnish with fresh mint or lemon/cucumber slices.
📝 Notes:
- For extra cooling power, add a few mint leaves during blending.
- Use sparkling water instead of still water for a fizzy version.
- Maple syrup gives a slightly earthy twist, while honey gives classic sweetness.
💡 Tips:
- Roll the lemons on the counter before juicing to get more juice out of them.
- Make it a frozen slushie by blending everything with ice.
- Add a pinch of salt for a homemade electrolyte drink.
🍽️ Servings:
Makes about 4 servings (1 cup each).
🔬 Nutritional Info (Per Serving – Approximate):
- Calories: 60
- Carbs: 17g
- Sugar: 14g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Vitamin C: 30% DV
🌿 Health Benefits:
- Cucumber is hydrating, low-calorie, and rich in antioxidants.
- Lemon juice boosts immunity, aids digestion, and is high in vitamin C.
- Honey or maple syrup offers natural sweetness with trace minerals.
❓ Q&A:
Q: Can I make this ahead of time?
A: Yes! It keeps well in the fridge for up to 2 days. Stir before serving.
Q: Can I skip the sweetener?
A: Absolutely. It will be more tart but still refreshing. Add stevia or monk fruit if avoiding sugar.
Q: Is it kid-friendly?
A: Definitely! You can reduce the lemon if it’s too tangy for young kids.