Cucumber Lemonade Recipe

Three jars of cucumber lemonade garnished with sliced lemon and cucumber

5 from 1 vote

This easy cucumber lemonade recipe is crisp, refreshing, and made with just three simple ingredients. It's the perfect drink to cool you off on a hot summer day!

Prep Time15

Cook Time5

Additional Time30

Total Time50

Course: Coffee + Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 125kcal

Author: Rebecca Warfield

Equipment

Small Saucepan
Blender
Mesh Strainer
Quart-sized jar or pitcher

Ingredients

1 cup water
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large cucumber sliced
4-6 lemons juiced
water (optional, as needed)

Instructions

Make the Syrup: Add 1 cup of water and the sugar to a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Warm over medium heat and stir continuously until the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Do not boil.
1 cup water, 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Chill the Syrup: Pour the syrup into a heat-safe container and refrigerate it for 30 minutes.
Juice the Cucumbers: Meanwhile, place the sliced cucumber into a blender container and blend until it resembles a pulp.
1 large cucumber
Strain the Cucumbers: Place a fine mesh strainer over a bowl or large measuring cup. Then, pour the cucumber pulp into the strainer and allow it to strain while you wait for the syrup to chill.
Make the Lemonade: In a quart-sized jar (or equivalent pitcher), combine the simple syrup and cucumber. Add the lemon juice next. I usually use 4 large lemons, but you may need more or less depending on their size and tartness. Taste as you go. Stir to combine.
4-6 lemons
Finish with Water (optional): I usually top the jar off with about 1 cup of water to mellow the flavor. You can add more or less, tasting as you go, until it’s balanced to your liking.
water

Notes

As you add the water, taste as you go. I usually use about 1 cup, but it really depends on how tart the lemons are and what tastes right that day.
Adjust the ingredients to suit your taste: more lemon for brightness, more cucumber for a cooling boost, or extra sugar if you like it sweeter.
This cucumber lemonade recipe also makes great popsicles. Just pour the lemonade into a popsicle mold and freeze overnight.
For a chilled drink right away, refrigerate the lemons and cucumbers a few hours beforehand. You can always pour it over ice, but cold ingredients will prevent the ice from watering it down.

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