MINT-CUCUMBER LEMONADE #lemonade #cucumber #drink #cocktail #summer

Is it even porch season without a decent lemonade on the menu? Made with every single new fixing, this mint-cucumber lemonade is the ideal blend of sweet and tart for a definitive refreshment on warm days.

I'm especially eager to share this formula today since I'm a colossal sucker for everything cucumber once we move past winter. Obviously, this implies a lot of cucumber-bound servings of mixed greens and custom made pickles, however I don't stop there.

Squeezing cucumbers and adding that scrumptious fluid to a wide range of drinks is one of my preferred approaches to appreciate this invigorating vegetable. In the event that you've attempted my cucumber-lavender gin bubble or blackberry-cucumber-vanilla vodka spritzer, you definitely realize how flavorful cucumber is in mixed drinks. Also, on the off chance that you haven't, help yourself out and put those beverages on your spring and summer mixed drink menu.

Now and then I'll even make a major bunch of cucumber squeeze and add it to my shining water consistently. Not exclusively is this is a decent method to add a little flavor to your water however it additionally gives you an empowering increase in cell reinforcements. Given the amount I love spiking my drinks with cucumber juice, I realized I required a decent cucumber lemonade in my life.

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INGREDIENTS

• For Mint Simple Syrup
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 3–4 fresh mint sprigs
• For Mint-Cucumber Lemonade
• 1 1/2 cups cucumber juice from about three to four cucumbers
• 5 1/2 cups filtered water, plus a splash
• 1 1/2 cups lemon juice from about 10-12 lemons (see note)
• Additional fresh mint sprigs, optional, for garnish
• Additional lemon slices, optional, for garnish
• Additional cucumber slices, optional, for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

1. For the mint simple syrup, add the sugar, water and mint sprigs to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Once the sugar dissolves, turn off the heat and allow the mint sprigs to steep for about 10 minutes. Remove the mint sprigs.
2. Cut off the end pieces of the cucumbers and peel. Roughly slice into small chunks. Add a small amount of cucumber chunks to a blender with a splash of water and puree until smooth. Continue adding a few cucumber chunks at a time and puree until all the cucumber has been processed.
3. In the sink, place a bowl or measuring cup under a fine-mesh sieve. Pour the cucumber puree into the fine-mesh sieve and allow to drain until you have 1 1/2 cups. Although you can use a cheesecloth in the fine-mesh sieve for extra straining, it’s not necessary. If you have more than 1 1/2 cups of cucumber juice, you can freeze it for another time.
4. Pour the mint simple syrup, cucumber juice, filtered water and lemon juice into a large pitch. Stir to combine and chill until ready to serve. If desired, garnish the pitcher or glasses with fresh mint sprigs, lemon slices and cucumber slices. Enjoy!

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