Description
This Healthy Cucumber Lemonade is a refreshing and revitalizing drink perfect for warm days. Made with fresh cucumbers, zesty lemon juice, natural honey, and sparkling water, it offers a hydrating and slightly sweetened beverage option that is both delicious and nutritious. The blend of crisp cucumber and tart lemon makes it an ideal summertime treat or a simple, wholesome refreshment anytime.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber (cut into chunks)
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup liquid honey (or other vegan honey substitute)
- Juice of 7 lemons
- 3–4 cups sparkling water (or still water)
- Optional: lemon slices and cucumber slices for garnish
- Optional: ice cubes
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: Add the cucumber chunks, water, liquid honey, and freshly squeezed lemon juice to your blender. Blend on high speed until the mixture is very smooth, ensuring the flavors are well combined.
- Strain Mixture: Pour the blended cucumber mixture through a fine strainer or sieve into a large pitcher to remove any pulp, resulting in a smoother lemonade.
- Add Sparkling Water: Stir in 3 to 4 cups of sparkling water (or still water if preferred) into the pitcher. Add some lemon and cucumber slices along with ice if desired, to chill and enhance the appearance.
- Serve: Pour the cucumber lemonade into glasses rimmed with sugar if you like a touch of extra sweetness. Garnish each glass with a few lemon and cucumber slices and serve with fun paper straws for a festive touch.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey according to your taste preference.
- Use cold sparkling water and ice to make the lemonade extra refreshing.
- If you want a pulpier drink, you can skip straining the blended mixture.
- This recipe can be made with still water instead of sparkling water for a less fizzy version.
- Store any leftover lemonade in the refrigerator and consume within 1-2 days for best freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American