Cucumber Lemonade
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Cucumber Lemonade
Description
Cucumber Lemonade combines peeled cucumbers and peeled quartered lemons with sugar and water, blended until smooth. The cucumbers provide a subtle freshness that tempers the bright citrus tang of lemons. The mixture is then diluted with additional water and blended again, resulting in a smooth, mildly sweetened lemonade with a crisp cucumber undertone.
For best results, this drink benefits from being chilled for at least an hour in the refrigerator, which helps dissolve the sugar and meld the flavors. Serving it over ice enhances its refreshing qualities.
The recipe notes suggest peeling the cucumber to avoid bitterness from the skin and seeds, although personal preference may vary. Adjust sweetness and acidity according to taste, making it easy to customize.
Ingredients
- 4 cups water divided
- ½ to 1 cup sugar or more to taste
- 2 medium cucumber peeled and chopped
- 2 lemon peeled and cut into quarters
Instructions
- To the blender pitcher, add 1 cup of water, sugar, cucumbers, and lemons. Blend for one minute or until fully blended.
- Add the remainder of the water, blend one more time and serve over ice.
Notes
- Peeling cucumber is recommended to avoid bitterness, but you can leave it on if preferred.
- Removing cucumber seeds helps reduce any potential bitterness in the lemonade.
- Adjust sugar and lemon juice amounts to suit personal taste preferences.
- Chilling the lemonade for at least one hour improves flavor integration and sweetness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 62 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 62kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.004g | 0% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 106mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 42IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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