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Close-up of a glass of refreshing cucumber lemonade with fresh cucumber slices and lemon.

Easy Cucumber Lemonade

A crisp homemade cucumber lemonade made with fresh cucumber, lemon juice, sugar, and water. Serve chilled over ice for a bright and cooling drink.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
rest time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 128
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup water 240 ml
  • 1/2 cup white sugar 100 g
  • 1 cucumber sliced
  • 6 lemons juiced

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Blender
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • Pitcher
  • Citrus juicer
  • Measuring cups
  • Spoon

Method
 

  1. Add the water and white sugar to a small saucepan. Warm over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
  2. Remove from the heat and let the syrup cool slightly.
  3. Add the sliced cucumber to a blender. Pour in the cooled syrup and blend until smooth.
  4. Strain the cucumber mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl or pitcher, pressing gently to extract the liquid.
  5. Stir in the fresh lemon juice until combined.
  6. Chill for at least 30 minutes, then serve cold over ice.

Nutrition

Calories: 128kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 1gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 48mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 0.4mg

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Notes

  • Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
  • Leave the cucumber peel on for a deeper green color.
  • Strain well for a smoother lemonade.
  • Add extra cold water to taste if the lemonade is too strong or too tart.
  • Stir before serving because natural cucumber pulp may settle.
  • For a sparkling version, add sparkling water right before serving.
  • I prefer using English cucumbers because they have fewer seeds and a milder flavor, but regular cucumbers work just as well if you peel them first.

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