5 from 3 votes
Cucumber Limeade
Prepare to be refreshed with this Cucumber Limeade! A simple homemade drink, this is perfect for sipping on the porch on a warm summer night.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
7
servings
Calories:
128 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 1/4 cup mint leaf fresh
- 1 cup lime juice fresh
- 1 English cucumber halved and thinly sliced, medium
- 3 1/2 cups sparkling water chilled
Instructions
- In a pot, combine the sugar, water, and lime zest. Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat an stir in the mint leaves. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes
- Strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve. Combine the syrup and the lime juice, then add in about 3/4 of the cucumber, reserving the rest for garnish. Refrigerate for at least one hour, but overnight is best.
- When ready to serve, pour 1/2 cup of the sparking water into a cup. Add 6 tablespoons of the cucumber lime syrup. Serve.
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Notes
- adapted from Every Day with Rachael Ray June 2013
- Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
128kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
0g
(0%)
Fat
0g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0g
(0%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0g
(0%)
Trans Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
7mg
(0%)
Potassium
68mg
(1%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 7 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 128
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 128kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 0g | 0% |
| Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 68mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.