Easy Cucumber Lime Punch
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5
Easy Cucumber Lime Punch
Description
Easy Cucumber Lime Punch is a cold, fizzy drink featuring lemon-lime soda mixed with frozen limeade and fresh cucumber slices. The cucumber flavor deepens when chilled for a couple of hours, making the drink more aromatic and refreshing. Thin cucumber slices release a gentle, crisp note that complements the citrus from the limeade and soda. Lime wedges can be added for garnish and extra acidity if desired.
Because it uses diet soda, the punch avoids excessive sweetness but retains the characteristic lemon-lime flavor. It can be made ahead and kept in the fridge, allowing the cucumber flavor to intensify over an hour or two. Its mild flavor and ease of preparation make it suitable for party settings or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 tray ice
- 2 liters lemon-lime soda diet
- 12 ounces limeade 1 can, frozen
- 1 cucumber sliced thin
- lime optional for garnish, fresh, wedges
Instructions
- In a large pitcher or bowl, add as much ice as you want. (The more ice you add, the more watered down the drink will be as it melts, of course.)
- Add the soda and the frozen limeade.
- Add all of the sliced cucumbers and lime wedges (or reserve some to garnish individual glasses).
- Stir together until the limeade melts.
- If you serve it right away, the cucumber flavor will be light. I like to let it sit for an hour or two in the fridge because I like a stronger cucumber flavor. This drink is nice for parties because you can make it ahead and pull it out right when the party starts.
Notes
- Diet lemon-lime soda works best to balance sweetness without overpowering flavor.
- Letting the punch sit in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours enhances the cucumber infusion.
- Regular soda can be used but may result in a sweeter drink.
- Use fresh, thinly sliced cucumber to achieve a light, fresh flavor.
- Garnish servings with lime wedges for additional citrus aroma and presentation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 171 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 171kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Potassium | 71mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 36IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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