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Cucumber Mint Lemonade

March 21, 2017

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This Cucumber Mint Lemonade might be the most refreshing drink you’ll have all summer!

Cucumber Mint Lemonade Recipe

Lightly sweet & tart homemade lemonade with subtle flavors of cucumber and mint.

Cucumber Mint Lemonade Recipe

You can use fresh squeezed lemons if you have them, and you have the time.  Or, you can buy a jar of 100% lemon juice.  You can usually find it in the juice section of any grocery store.

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Cucumber Mint Lemonade

This Cucumber Mint Lemonade might be the most refreshing drink you’ll have all summer!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time7 mins
Total Time12 mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cucumber lemonade, lemonade recipe, mint lemonade, summer drink recipes
Servings: 8 cups
Calories: 86kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 large english cucumber
  • 1 cup lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup sugar or preferred sweetener
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves loosely packed
  • 6 cups water or sparkling water
  • 1 large lemon

Instructions

  • Chop half of the cucumber. Add the chopped cucumber to a large sauce pot.
  • Add the lemon juice, sugar, and 1/2 of the mint leaves to the pot.
  • Place the pot over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is completely dissolved (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from the heat.
  • Pour the liquid through a fine mesh strainer to remove the cucumber and mint.
  • Add the liquid to a large serving pitcher.
  • Slice the remaining half of the cucumber. Slice the lemon.
  • Add the water, sliced cucumber, sliced lemon, and the remaining mint leaves to the pitcher. Stir well.
  • Serve cold.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 102mg | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 3.2% | Vitamin C: 16.7% | Calcium: 2% | Iron: 1.5%
Cucumber Mint Lemonade - Lightly sweet & tart lemonade with subtle flavors of cucumber and mint.  The most refreshing drink you'll have all summer!
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Comments

  1. Antoinette says

    January 15, 2018 at 7:52 PM

    Had this delicious drink at Grand Lux and I want to make it at home — thanks for sharing 👍😁

    Reply
    • Angela Robinson says

      June 28, 2018 at 2:41 AM

      I too had this delicious beverage at Grand Lux! It delicious and refreshing!!!

      Reply
    • Tiffany says

      August 11, 2018 at 11:27 PM

      😂 they just opened one a couple days in Atlanta and had the lemonade and that’s why I googled the recipe

      Reply
  2. Claire says

    March 16, 2018 at 7:36 PM

    I made a batch of this for my sons cricket club. It was a massive hit with all the kids.
    I wasn’t sure if the cucumber would put them off but it was a winner.
    I used sparkling water and regular white sugar and it this was such a great with the kids.
    Thank you for sharing

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  3. Jessica says

    March 16, 2018 at 8:11 PM

    What a cool and refreshing beverage. Perfect for summer and BBQs. I prefer the sparkling water.

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Hi, I’m Amanda Finks –

A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist living in the St. Louis, MO area. I'm an avid cook, travel nerd, & lover of good food! Most of my recipes are healthy. Some are not! Hopefully, you love them all as much as I do.

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