Refreshing Cucumber Mint Lemonade
A crisp and cooling cucumber mint lemonade that’s perfect for hot summer days. This drink combines the freshness of cucumber, the brightness of mint, and the tanginess of lemon for a truly refreshing experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Lemonade
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium fresh cucumbers, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons)
- 1/2 cup sugar (or to taste)
- 4 cups plain water
- 2 cups sparkling water
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Chop the cucumbers into chunks and blend until smooth.
- Strain the cucumber puree through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl, pressing with the back of a spoon to extract the juice. Discard the pulp.
- Gently crush the mint leaves to release their oils and add them to a pitcher.
- Juice the lemons and add the fresh lemon juice to the pitcher.
- Stir in the sugar until dissolved, adjusting sweetness to taste.
- Add the cucumber juice and plain water to the pitcher and mix well.
- If using sparkling water, add it just before serving to maintain the fizz.
- Serve over ice and garnish with extra mint leaves and cucumber slices.
Notes
For best results, use chilled ingredients to make the drink instantly refreshing. Adjust sweetness and tartness to your preference. Add sparkling water just before serving to keep the fizz fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tall glass
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
Keywords: cucumber lemonade, mint lemonade, summer drink, refreshing drink, non-alcoholic beverage