Chilled Cucumber Lemonade Recipe
Summer calls for refreshing drinks that cool you down instantly. This Chilled Cucumber Lemonade Recipe combines the crispness of fresh cucumbers with zesty lemons.
Equipment
- High-speed blender
- Fine mesh strainer
- Large pitcher
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups
- Ice cube trays
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers peeled and chopped
- 4 fresh lemons juiced
- 4 cups cold water
- 3 tablespoons honey or sugar
- 1 cup ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves optional
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Peel cucumbers completely. Remove all green skin carefully.
- Chop cucumbers into small pieces. Use sharp knife.
- Add cucumber pieces to blender. Pour cold water.
- Blend mixture for 2 minutes. Make it smooth.
- Strain cucumber water through mesh strainer. Remove pulp.
- Add fresh lemon juice to strained liquid.
- Mix honey until completely dissolved. Stir well.
- Add ice cubes to pitcher. Pour mixture.
- Garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves.
- Serve immediately in chilled glasses. Enjoy fresh.
Notes
- Use English cucumbers for less seeds and better taste.
- Chill all ingredients beforehand for the coldest drink.
- Adjust honey according to your preferred sweetness level.
- Strain mixture twice for the smoothest texture possible.
- Add sparkling water for a fizzy version variation.