Description
Indulge in the ultimate summer refresher with this Watermelon Cucumber Lemonade. This light and hydrating drink combines the natural sweetness of ripe watermelon and the crispness of cucumber, resulting in a thirst-quenching mocktail that’s perfect for picnics, barbecues, or relaxing poolside. With only a few simple ingredients and easy steps, you can create a vibrant beverage that not only pleases the palate but also offers a sugar-free option for health-conscious sippers. Garnished with fresh mint, this lemonade is as visually appealing as it is delicious—making it an instant hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/2 cup lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
- 5 cups watermelon, cubed
- 1 cucumber, peeled and sliced
- 1/4 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 2 cups filtered water
- Optional: Sweetener of choice
Instructions
- In a pitcher, whisk together lime juice, lemon juice, and sweetener until dissolved.
- Blend cubed watermelon, cucumber slices, and ginger until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into the pitcher.
- Stir in additional watermelon cubes and cucumber slices.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving over ice with mint garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 13mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added depth of flavor, consider infusing your lemonade with fresh herbs like basil or using sparkling water instead of still for a fizzy twist.