Cucumber Mint Lemonade

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Combine equal parts water and sugar in a pot on the stovetop.
  2. 2Heat on medium-low until the sugar is dissolved.
  3. 3Cut up cucumbers.
  4. 4Zest lemons.
  5. 5Take the pith off the lemons (the white part).
  6. 6Combine cucumbers, lemons, lemon zest, and mint in a blender.
  7. 7Blend until smooth.
  8. 8Strain the mixture through a mesh strainer into a bowl.
  9. 9Pour the mixture into a pitcher.
  10. 10Add simple syrup and water to the pitcher.
  11. 11Mix well.
  12. 12Pour over ice in a glass.
  13. 13Garnish with lemon and mint.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • cucumber
  • lemon
  • lemon zest
  • mint
  • ice

Equipment

stove toppotgraterknifecutting boardblendermesh strainerpitcher