Refreshing Cucumber Lemonade Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Additional: 30 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 2 1/2 cups

Refreshing Cucumber Lemonade Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup water

½ cup white sugar

1 cucumber

sliced

6 lemons

juiced

Drinks

Directions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

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

Nutritional Information

Refreshing Cucumber Lemonade Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 140.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.5g 5%

Carbohydrates: 45.5g 15%

Dietary Fiber: 8.2g 33%

Sugars: 26.2g

Fat: 0.6g 1%

Saturated Fat: 0.1g 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 124.2IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.5mg 4%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 13%

Vitamin C: 131.3mg 219%

Folate: 16.7mcg 4%

Calcium: 115.7mg 12%

Iron: 1.4mg 8%

Magnesium: 29.9mg 11%

Potassium: 348mg 10%

Sodium: 8.2mg

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 5.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.