Keto Cucumber Lemonade
Refreshingly light and hydrating, Keto Cucumber Lemonade is the perfect guilt-free drink to elevate your summer hydration game. Crafted with crisp cucumber, zesty lemon juice, and sweetened naturally with erythritol or monk fruit, this low-carb beverage is a delicious blend of tangy and cool flavors. Fresh mint leaves add an aromatic twist, while a pinch of salt enhances the natural sweetness and balances the taste beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes, this sugar-free lemonade features a silky-smooth texture thanks to the straining technique, and its vibrant ingredients make it ideal for keto-friendly lifestyles. Serve over ice and garnish with extra mint for a visually stunning, thirst-quenching treat. Perfect for pool parties, BBQs, or as a daily refreshment, this recipe is a must-try for anyone seeking a healthier way to sip.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Cucumber
- 2 large Lemon
- 4 cups Water
- 0.25 cup Erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
- 2 cups Ice cubes
- 10 leaves Fresh mint leaves
- 0.125 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Peel the cucumber and cut it into chunks.
Juice the lemons to obtain fresh lemon juice. Remove any seeds.
In a blender, combine the cucumber chunks, fresh lemon juice, and 2 cups of water. Blend until smooth.
Strain the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove pulp and seeds.
Add the remaining 2 cups of water to the pitcher along with the erythritol or monk fruit sweetener and the salt. Stir well to combine until the sweetener is fully dissolved.
Add the ice cubes and fresh mint leaves to the pitcher. Stir gently to incorporate.
Taste for sweetness and add more sweetener if desired.
Serve the cucumber lemonade in glasses with additional ice and mint leaves as garnish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
104 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 335 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.4 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.4 g | ||
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 173 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 813 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
