Ultimate Guide to the Best Southern Lemonade

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1cupwater

  • ½cupwhite sugar

  • 1cucumber, sliced

  • 6lemons, juiced

Cooking Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Make the simple syrup: Combine water and sugar together in a saucepan over medium heat; heat until just about to boil and sugar has dissolved. Place in refrigerator until cool, about 30 minutes.

  3. Blend cucumber in a blender or food processor until mashed into a pulp. Pour cucumber pulp into a fine mesh strainer placed over a bowl; allow to sit until you have about 2/3 cup of cucumber juice in the bowl, about 15 minutes.

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  4. Stir simple syrup, cucumber juice, and lemon juice together in a pitcher. Serve cold.

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Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories141
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
1g
1%
Saturated Fat
0g
1%
Sodium
8mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
46g
17%
Dietary Fiber
8g
29%
Total Sugars
26g
Protein
3g
5%
Vitamin C
131mg
146%
Calcium
116mg
9%
Iron
1mg
8%
Potassium
348mg
7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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