REFRESHING CUCUMBER LEMONADE

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Cucumber is the perfect complement to the traditional summer lemonade. Display it in the pitcher with cucumber and/or lemon slices.

Provided by DASHKAYDOT

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Lemonade Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup water
½ cup white sugar
1 cucumber, sliced
6 lemons, juiced

Steps:

  • Make a simple syrup by stirring the water and sugar together in a saucepan over medium heat; heat until just about to boil and the sugar has dissolved. Place in refrigerator 30 minutes, or until cool.
  • Place the cucumber slices in a blender or food processor; blend until mashed into a pulp. Pour the cucumber pulp into a fine mesh strainer place over a bowl to catch the liquid; allow to sit until you have about 2/3 cup of liquid from the cucumber, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir the simple syrup, cucumber liquid, and lemon juice together in a pitcher. Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.9 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 8.2 mg, Sugar 26.2 g

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