Cucumber Lemon Juice
Cucumber Lemon Juice is the ultimate summer refresher, combining the crispness of fresh cucumbers with the zesty brightness of lemons. This hydrating drink is not only delicious but also offers a wealth of health benefits, making it perfect for hot days, picnics, or barbecues. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this juice will impress your guests while keeping you cool and revitalized all summer long.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (about 4 cups total) 1x
- Category: Drink
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium cucumbers (about 300g)
- 2 large lemons (about 100g)
- 4 cups cold filtered water
- 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup (to taste)
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers and lemons thoroughly. Slice cucumbers into rounds and cut lemons in half.
- Juice the lemons using a citrus juicer; set juice aside.
- In a blender, combine sliced cucumbers with cold water. Blend until smooth.
- Strain cucumber puree through a fine-mesh strainer into a large pitcher.
- Mix in the freshly squeezed lemon juice and sweeten with honey or agave syrup to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving over ice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg