If you're looking for a new twist on classic lemonade, look no further than this Cucumber Lemonade! This cool and refreshing drink is easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients and it's sure to be a hit at your next backyard barbecue or picnic.
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Why This Recipe Works
Refreshing - Cucumber is so refreshing for the summer and goes perfectly with freshly squeezed lemon juice. This lemonade has blended and strained cucumber so it has a lot more flavor than infused water would have.
Easy to make - Even though you have to blend the cucumber, the lemonade is still super easy to make. There is no sugar added so you don't have to simmer any simple syrup with lemon juice as you would for classic lemonade. All you need is 3 ingredients and 15 minutes!
Healthy - I don't find this lemonade needs any sweetener but you can add a touch of agave, maple syrup, or cane sugar if you prefer. The crisp cucumber and tangy lemon juice really make this drink shine on their own!
Ingredients
- Cucumber - Whole English cucumber gets blended in a high-speed blender. Choose organic if possible or peel the cucumber.
- Lemon - Freshly squeezed lemon juice is always the best option!
- Agave syrup - This is optional but you can sweeten the lemonade with a little bit of agave syrup or any other sweetener.
- Water - The recipe calls for 4 cups of water but you can add as much water as you like. You can also add soda or sparkling water instead of still water to change it up!
Step-by-Step Instructions
Peel the cucumber if not organic and add it to a highspeed blender with 1 cup of water.
Blend on high until smooth.
Strain into a bowl or a jug through a fine mesh strainer. Make sure to press on the pulp to get as much juice out as possible.
Pour the cucumber juice into a large jug, add lemon juice, agave syrup, and stir to mix well.
Serving and Storing
Add ice and garnish with cucumber and lemon slices.
Serve over ice, garnish with more cucumber and lemon slices, and enjoy!
FAQs
Yes, you can add some normal lemonade to the blended and strained cucumber instead of lemon juice if you prefer. I find the simplicity of just plain lemon juice really makes the crisp flavor of the cucumber shine though!
Yes! This lemonade could also totally be called cucumber agua fresca! Agua fresca is a Mexican drink blended fruit with water, sugar, and often lime juice served over ice.
Similar Summer Drinks
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📖 Recipe
Cucumber Lemonade
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 1x
- Category: Drinks
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This Cucumber Lemonade is a fun twist on the classic lemonade and it's also very similar to cucumber agua fresca. It's the perfect summer drink!
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2-3 lemons)
- 1 tbsp agave syrup (optional)
- 4 cups water
- Ice
- Garnish: lemon slices, cucumber slices
Instructions
- Peel the cucumber if not organic and add it to a highspeed blender with 1 cup of water.
- Blend on high until smooth. Strain into a bowl or a jug through a fine mesh strainer. Make sure to press on the pulp to get as much juice out as possible.
- Pour the cucumber juice into a large jug, add lemon juice, agave syrup, and stir to mix well.
- Add ice and garnish with cucumber and lemon slices.
- Serve over ice and enjoy!
Notes
Storing: Store the lemonade in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.
Keywords: cucumber lemonade
Anne