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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
10 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 fresh mint leaves
  • 1 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 medium English cucumber halved and thinly sliced
  • 3 1/2 cups sparkling water chilled

Instructions

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  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. When ready to serve, pour 1/2 cup of the sparking water into a cup. Add 6 tablespoons of the cucumber lime syrup. Serve.

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 Monounsaturated Fat 0g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 7mg (0%) Potassium 68mg (2%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 29g (58%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 7servings

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.