Nothing beats a glass of Fresh Cucumber Lemonade on a warm day! It’s light, hydrating, and perfectly balanced between sweet and tangy. The cucumber adds a clean, cooling flavor that makes this drink extra refreshing.
Perfect for summer gatherings, BBQs, Ramadan iftar tables, or healthy drink content for your audience 🥤
🕒 Prep Time & Yield
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
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Chill Time: 30 minutes (optional)
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Servings: 4–6 glasses
🧰 Equipment Needed
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Blender
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Fine strainer (optional)
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Pitcher
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Knife & cutting board
🥄 Ingredients
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1 large cucumber (peeled & chopped)
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1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
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½–¾ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
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4 cups cold water
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Ice cubes
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Fresh mint (optional garnish)
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Lemon and cucumber slices for serving
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Blend the Cucumber
Add chopped cucumber and 1 cup water to a blender. Blend until smooth.
Step 2: Strain (Optional)
Strain through a fine mesh sieve for a smoother lemonade, or leave pulp for extra fiber.
Step 3: Mix
In a large pitcher, combine:
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Cucumber juice
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Fresh lemon juice
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Sugar
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Remaining water
Stir well until sugar dissolves.
Step 4: Chill & Serve
Add ice and refrigerate for 30 minutes for best flavor.
Serve over ice with mint and fresh slices.
🧮 Approximate Nutrition (Per Glass)
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Calories: 110
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Carbohydrates: 28g
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Sugar: 25g
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Fat: 0g
💡 Pro Tips
✔ Roll lemons on the counter before juicing to release more juice.
✔ Use honey instead of sugar for a natural sweetener option.
✔ Add sparkling water for a fizzy version.
✔ Freeze some lemonade into ice cubes to prevent dilution.
🔄 Flavor Variations
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Mint Cucumber Lemonade: Blend fresh mint leaves with cucumber.
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Ginger Twist: Add ½ teaspoon grated ginger.
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Low-Sugar Version: Use stevia or monk fruit sweetener.
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Berry Cucumber Lemonade: Blend in strawberries or blueberries.
❄️ Storage
Store in refrigerator up to 2 days. Stir before serving.