Raw, healthy and refreshing cucumber mint lemonade recipe to help you stay deliciously hydrated during the hottest summer days.
There is no cooking involved my friends, just a powerful blender or food processor to puree the ingredients into a smooth beverage reminiscent of aqua fresca. Actually I’m pretty sure that technically this is a cucumber aqua fresca after all. Ha! Whatever you wanna call it!
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Fresh Mint. Refreshing Cucumbers. Zesty Lemons.
Make it without sugar: use a few dates instead, a touch of maple syrup or coconut nectar to taste. Have some fun and add some chia seeds into the mix as well. Stay deliciously hydrated, take it to a party and share with your friends! Remember to tag me with #VeggieSociety on Insta and if you have the time come back here to rate it!
How to Make Cucumber Mint Lemonade:
Cucumber Mint Lemonade
Ingredients
- 4 lemons -peeled & seeds discarded
- 1 lemon (sliced for garnish)
- 1/2 English cucumber -sliced
- 1/2 English cucumber -diced
- 5 sprigs fresh mint (leaves only) +some for garnish
- 6 cups filtered water
- 1/3 cup agave syrup or coconut nectar (or to taste)
Instructions
- Add the diced cucumber and peeled lemons together with the mint leaves and agave syrup to a powerful blender or food processor. Add the water and blend until smooth to your liking. ( If using a food processor you might want to strain it at this point. If using a Vitamix there won't be any need for straining).Taste and adjust sweetness with more syrup or nectar.
- Transfer the lemonade to a pitcher with the reserved cucumber, lemon slices and mint sprigs. Serve over ice.
Notes
- Add 1/4 cup of chia seeds to the lemonade to boost up the nutritional value.
- If using a powerful blender like a Vitamix you won't need to strain the lemonade.
Nutrition
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Enjoying a glass of this cucumber lemonade this morning, absolutely delicious and refreshing, even the kids like it. Will be making this again and again, thank you for the simple and yummy recipe Florentina.