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Refreshing Cucumber Lemonade
Prep
15 mins
Cook
5 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
On hot summer days, I reach for this refreshing cucumber lemonade that takes just twenty minutes from start to finish. It's incredibly simple to make with ingredients you likely have on hand, making it budget friendly and perfect for last minute gatherings. Fresh cucumbers are wonderful because they're packed with hydrating properties that help keep you cool from the inside out. The combination of tart lemon juice and crisp cucumber creates such a satisfying drink that tastes far more special than the minimal effort required. Trust me, once you try this, it becomes a go to recipe all season long.
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Ingredients
- 11 cup water
- ½ cup white sugar½ cup white sugar
- 11 cucumber, sliced
- 66 lemons, juiced
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Make the simple syrup: Combine water and sugar together in a saucepan over medium heat; heat until just about to boil and sugar has dissolved. Place in refrigerator until cool, about 30 minutes.
- 2
Blend cucumber in a blender or food processor until mashed into a pulp. Pour cucumber pulp into a fine mesh strainer placed over a bowl; allow to sit until you have about 2/3 cup of cucumber juice in the bowl, about 15 minutes.
- 3
Stir simple syrup, cucumber juice, and lemon juice together in a pitcher. Serve cold.
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