Indulge in the refreshing taste of summertime with a zesty and invigorating recipe for lemonade with cucumber. This delightful beverage combines the tanginess of lemons with the crisp coolness of cucumber, creating a thirst-quenching drink that's perfect for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, enjoying a relaxing day by the pool, or simply looking for a healthy and flavorful drink to enjoy, this lemonade with cucumber recipe is sure to become a favorite.
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LEMONADE WITH CUCUMBER
Provided by William Norwich
Categories non-alcoholic drinks
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Combine 1 cup of water and the sugar in a saucepan and stir until the sugar dissolves. Heat to boiling and simmer over low for 5 minutes. Pour the syrup into a 2-cup pitcher and let cool, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile grate the cucumber into a bowl. Squeeze and press juice from the cucumbers through a sieve placed over a pitcher containing the syrup. Add the lemon juice and stir. Pour into ice-filled glasses.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 111, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 2 milligrams, Sugar 27 grams
CUCUMBER LEMONADE
This cucumber lemonade is zingy and refreshing: perfect for summer! This green veggie adds the cooling vibe of spa water.
Provided by Sonja Overhiser
Categories Drink
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Juice the lemons. Peel the cucumber and remove the seeds with a spoon (if using an English cucumber, you can skip this step).
- Add the cucumber, sugar and 2 cups warm water to a blender and blend until smooth. Strain the liquid through fine mesh sieve into a pitcher, using a spatula to push the liquid through (discard the pulp; this takes a few minutes to complete).
- To the pitcher with the cucumber mixture, add 4 cups cold water and the fresh squeezed lemon juice. Add a few handfuls ice and serve. If desired, garnish with extra cucumber slices and lemon wedges.
AMY'S CUCUMBER LEMONADE
Refreshing summer sipping drink. I had this drink at a local restaurant and liked it so much I had to re-invent it in my own kitchen. Serve over ice.
Provided by workoutmom
Categories Drinks Recipes Lemonade Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place lemonade concentrate into a jug with a lid and stir in 3 lemonade cans of water. Pour 1 more can of water into a blender, add cucumber, and puree. Pour cucumber mixture into lemonade and shake to thoroughly mix.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 5.7 mg, Sugar 16.4 g
THAI CUCUMBER LEMONADE
Steps:
- Infused Simple Syrup: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, water, cilantro, mint, basil, and crushed lemongrass. Slowly bring to a simmer and cook until the sugar is dissolved. Take off heat and let herbs steep until the liquid is cool. Strain into a glass or a bowl and reserve.
- Cucumber Juice: Add the cucumber to a blender with 2 cups of water. Blend on high until fully liquefied, then pour through a fine strainer and reserve.
- Drink: Add the drink ingredients to each pint glass filled with ice. Stir and garnish each glass with a cucumber stick and a lemon slice.
REFRESHING CUCUMBER LEMONADE
Cucumber is the perfect complement to the traditional summer lemonade. Display it in the pitcher with cucumber and/or lemon slices.
Provided by DASHKAYDOT
Categories Drinks Recipes Lemonade Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Make a simple syrup by stirring the water and sugar together in a saucepan over medium heat; heat until just about to boil and the sugar has dissolved. Place in refrigerator 30 minutes, or until cool.
- Place the cucumber slices in a blender or food processor; blend until mashed into a pulp. Pour the cucumber pulp into a fine mesh strainer place over a bowl to catch the liquid; allow to sit until you have about 2/3 cup of liquid from the cucumber, about 15 minutes.
- Stir the simple syrup, cucumber liquid, and lemon juice together in a pitcher. Serve cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.9 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 8.2 mg, Sugar 26.2 g
CUCUMBER-MINT LEMONADE
Provided by Food Network
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Pulse 2 chopped English cucumbers, 2 cups fresh lemon juice (about 16 lemons), 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh mint and 1 cup sugar in a blender, stirring as needed, until combined. Puree until smooth, about 1 minute. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing the solids with the back of a spoon. Stir in 3 cups water. Serve over ice.
CUCUMBER LEMONADE
Fresh cucumber juice makes classic lemonade even more refreshing.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Drink Recipes
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Puree cucumbers with 1/2 cup water in a blender. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve; discard solids. Combine cucumber juice and lemonade. Serve over ice.
CUCUMBER LIMEADE
This is a refreshing change from summertime lemonade.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Drink Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Peel English cucumber; remove any seeds. Coarsely chop and combine in a blender with water, sugar, lime juice, coarse salt, and ice cubes; blend until smooth. Serve over ice, garnished with cucumber spears, if desired.
BETHY'S CUCUMBER BASIL LEMONADE
I make this refreshing lemonade all summer long. It goes great at any picnic!
Provided by Bethy
Categories Drinks Recipes Lemonade Recipes
Time 2h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine 1 cup water and sugar together in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and cool syrup to room temperature.
- Stir syrup, remaining water, lemon juice, cucumber, and basil together in a pitcher; chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.2 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 7.8 mg, Sugar 26.3 g
REFRESHING CUCUMBER LEMONADE
This is the very best summer drink. Today the temp is going to be over 100 here in NY so wewill need this
Provided by Boonyas mom
Categories Smoothies
Time 5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Peel and chop the cucumbers.
- Place cucumbers in blender with water and sugar and blend until very smooth.
- Add lemon juice and blend again.
- Pour into frosty glasses and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.1, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 11.1, Carbohydrate 47.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 41.5, Protein 1.2
REFRESHING SUMMER CUCUMBER LEMONADE
This is the most refreshing summer beverage you've ever tasted. It's unique in the way it infuses the flavors of fresh garden cucumbers, the tangy brightness of fresh lemons, and the lightness of an effervescent lemon-lime soda to create a delicious thirst quenching southern summer ade. Perfect when relaxing on your front porch swing on a warm summer night.
Provided by Anonymous
Categories Drinks Recipes Lemonade Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Stir hot water and sugar together in a large pitcher until sugar is dissolved. Stir in lemon juice concentrate, lemon juice, and sliced cucumbers. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until ready to serve.
- Pour lemon-lime soda into pitcher. Serve lemonade over ice and garnished with lemon slices and halved cucumber slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.3 calories, Carbohydrate 39.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 30.1 mg, Sugar 18.1 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe lemons for the best flavor. Organic lemons are recommended to avoid pesticides and wax coatings.
- Wash the lemons thoroughly before juicing them to remove any dirt or bacteria.
- Use a citrus juicer or a reamer to extract the juice from the lemons. A citrus juicer will give you more juice, but a reamer will give you a smoother, less bitter flavor.
- Add the cucumber to the lemonade for a refreshing, hydrating twist. Cucumbers are also a good source of vitamin C and potassium.
- Sweeten the lemonade with honey, sugar, or stevia, depending on your preference. Honey is a good choice for a natural sweetener, while sugar is a more traditional choice. Stevia is a calorie-free sweetener that is becoming increasingly popular.
- Dilute the lemonade with water to your desired strength. You can also add sparkling water for a fizzy lemonade.
- Serve the lemonade chilled, over ice. You can also garnish it with a slice of lemon or cucumber.
Conclusion:
Lemonade with cucumber is a refreshing, healthy drink that is perfect for summer. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own preferences. Whether you like it sweet, tart, or somewhere in between, there is a lemonade with cucumber recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a thirst-quenching drink, give lemonade with cucumber a try.
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