Cucumber Mint Lemonade

Cucumber Mint Lemonade
Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients:
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 cups water
  • 1 cup cucumbers, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup mint leaves
  • 1 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice
Directions:
  1. In a small pot, combine sugar and 1/4 cup water. Bring to a boil until sugar dissolves to make a simple syrup. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. In a blender combine cucumbers, mint leaves, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Puree until smooth.
  3. Strain through a strainer (or cheesecloth). Pour lemonade into a pitcher. Add remaining 2 cups of water. Stir to combine. Keep chilled until ready to serve.

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