Made with all fresh ingredients, this cucumber-mint lemonade is the perfect combination of sweet and tart for the ultimate thirst quencher on warm days.
White sugar Water Fresh mint sprigs Cucumbers Fresh-squeezed lemon juice
Combine the white sugar, water and mint in a small saucepan. Over medium-high heat, bring to a simmer and then a boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
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Add the cucumbers to a blender with a splash of water and process until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve.
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Pour the mint simple syrup, cucumber juice, water and lemon juice into a large pitcher. Stir to combine and chill until ready to serve.
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When you need a refreshing sipper for the spring and summer months, this cucumber-mint lemonade is sure to be a new favorite.
Made this today and it was amazing! Thanks for the recipe. —Jocelyn