Refreshing Cucumber Lemonade Recipe
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Refreshing Cucumber Lemonade

By: DASHKAYDOT 
"Cucumber is the perfect complement to the traditional summer lemonade. Display it in the pitcher with cucumber and/or lemon slices."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (25)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 1/2 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 6 lemons, juiced

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Stir the simple syrup, cucumber liquid, and lemon juice together in a pitcher. Serve cold.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 141 | Total Fat: 0.6g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2010 by MoreCoffeePlease Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I have made this several times since finding the recipe and love it. I have added more water...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2009 by Spicy Chef   view full review
I love this recipe its refreshing when very cold. Cucumbers all come in different sizes and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2009 by thegarden   view full review
It's a little bit of work to make but it's fabulous! It too was a bit too sweet so I added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2009 by SunnyByrd   view full review
This lemonade is delicious. It was a little strong and sweet for me, so I added water and ice...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2009 by shantif   view full review
As soon as I read this I ran into the kitchen and made it. I had 6 lemons that needed to be...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2011 by Rotgirl   view full review
Here's how I make a full pitcher: 3 gallons of water; 2 cups of cucumber juice; 1 1/2 cups...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2010 by sarahjoy414   view full review
This was really good! I am giving it four stars instead of 5 because it seems the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2010 by dancing_earth77   view full review
my husband and i loved this.it was served at a dinner in the summer and we enjoyed it.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2010 by MK! Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was ok - I needed to water it down ALOT and it was still pretty sour. Not sure if I'll...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2009 by ma   view full review
great recipe very close to the one a local restaurant serves where i first experienced this...

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