Cucumber Lemonade

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds sweetness with a different flavor profile.

club soda

🥗Healthier: sparkling water

💰Cheaper: regular water

Sparkling water gives fizz without added sodium.

Peel and slice cucumbers into thin rounds.

Juice the lemons to extract fresh lemon juice.

In a blender, combine cucumbers and lemon juice; blend until smooth.

Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a pitcher to remove solids.

Add sugar to the cucumber-lemon mixture and stir until dissolved.

Pour in water and mix well to combine.

Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more sugar or lemon juice.

Chill the lemonade in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Serve over ice in glasses, garnished with mint leaves.

Top with club soda for a fizzy touch before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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