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Fresh Cucumber Lemonade Recipe (Made with Natural Extract)
Dolce Flav
8
15 minutes
5 minutes
Cucumber
This Fresh Cucumber Lemonade Recipe combines the crisp taste of natural cucumber extract with the tangy brightness of freshly squeezed lemons. To make it, you’ll blend fresh cucumbers to extract their natural essence, mix it with homemade simple syrup, and combine it with lemon juice and water. After chilling, serve it over ice with cucumber and lemon slices for a refreshing, healthy, and revitalizing drink. This cucumber lemonade is perfect for hot summer days, family gatherings, or as a detox drink after a meal.
Ingredients
3 large cucumbers (about 600 g total)
1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
1 cup (240 ml) water (for syrup)
1 ½ cups (360 ml) fresh lemon juice (about 8–10 lemons)
4 cups (960 ml) cold water (for dilution)
2 cups (480 ml) natural cucumber extract (from blended cucumbers)
Ice cubes, for serving
Optional garnish: cucumber slices, lemon slices, and mint leaves
Directions
Make the simple syrup:
In a saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup water. Heat over medium flame until the sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes.Prepare natural cucumber extract:
Wash and roughly chop cucumbers. Blend until smooth, then strain through a fine sieve or cheesecloth to separate the juice from the pulp. This natural cucumber extract gives your lemonade a crisp, cooling flavor.Juice the lemons:
Squeeze fresh lemons and strain to remove any seeds. Measure 1½ cups of lemon juice.Mix everything:
In a large pitcher, combine cucumber extract, fresh lemon juice, and cooled simple syrup. Add 4 cups of cold water and stir until well mixed.Chill and serve:
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Pour over ice, garnish with cucumber or lemon slices, and enjoy your refreshing cucumber lemonade.