Lemonade and cucumber juice pair perfectly in this refreshing homemade summer drink. Serve in the pitcher with cucumber and lemon slices.
Ingredients
- water: 1 cup
- white sugar: 0.5 cup
- cucumber: 1 piece (sliced)
- lemons: 6 piece (juiced)
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Stages of cooking
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Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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Make the simple syrup: Combine water and sugar together in a saucepan over medium heat; heat until just about to boil and sugar has dissolved. Place in refrigerator until cool, about 30 minutes.
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Blend cucumber in a blender or food processor until mashed into a pulp. Pour cucumber pulp into a fine mesh strainer placed over a bowl; allow to sit until you have about 2/3 cup of cucumber juice in the bowl, about 15 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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Stir simple syrup, cucumber juice, and lemon juice together in a pitcher. Serve cold. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
