Cucumber Mint Lemonade

Description

Cucumber Mint Lemonade is known for being a classic cooling food, helping to maintain the body's water balance on hot days." Cucumber and lemon water help in providing the antioxidants that are essential for efficient functioning of the body. "Lemon boosts digestion and has alkalising and detoxifying properties.

    Ingredients

  • 1 large cucumber
  • 1 cup lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup sugar or preferred sweetener
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves loosely packed
  • 6 cups water or sparkling water
  • 1 large lemon

Instruction

  1. Chop half of the cucumber. Add the chopped cucumber to a large sauce pot
  2. Add the lemon juice, sugar, and 1/2 of the mint leaves to the pot
  3. Place the pot over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is completely dissolved (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from the heat
  4. Pour the liquid through a fine mesh strainer to remove the cucumber and mint
  5. Add the liquid to a large serving pitcher
  6. Slice the remaining half of the cucumber. Slice the lemon
  7. Add the water, sliced cucumber, sliced lemon, and the remaining mint leaves to the pitcher. Stir well
  8. Serve cold

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