Paleo Cucumber Lemonade
Refreshingly crisp and delightfully hydrating, Paleo Cucumber Lemonade is the ultimate guilt-free summer drink that perfectly balances tangy lemon and mellow cucumber flavors. Highlighting wholesome, paleo-friendly ingredients like freshly squeezed lemon juice, raw honey, and aromatic mint leaves, this easy-to-prepare recipe is naturally sweetened and bursting with garden-fresh goodness. Blended cucumber adds a vibrant twist and a cooling touch, while ice cubes and sliced cucumber provide a visually stunning garnish, making it ideal for entertaining. With just 10 minutes of prep time and zero cooking required, this nutrient-packed lemonade is a fantastic way to beat the heat while staying healthy. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or looking for a quick afternoon refresher, this invigorating beverage is sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Cucumber
- 0.5 cup Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 3 cups Cold water
- 1 cup Ice cubes
- 5 leaves Fresh mint leaves
- 0.5 piece Sliced lemon
- 0.25 piece Sliced cucumber for garnish
Instructions
Begin by preparing the cucumber. Wash the cucumber thoroughly, then peel and cut it into large chunks.
In a blender, combine the cucumber chunks and 1 cup of cold water. Blend until smooth, then strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a pitcher to remove any solids. Discard the solids.
Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and honey to the strained cucumber juice in the pitcher. Stir well to ensure the honey is completely dissolved.
Pour the remaining 2 cups of cold water into the pitcher and stir to combine all the ingredients.
Add the ice cubes to the pitcher and a few fresh mint leaves for an aromatic touch.
Stir the lemonade and let it rest in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and enhance.
Before serving, give the lemonade a good stir, and add slices of lemon and cucumber for garnish.
Pour the cucumber lemonade into glasses, ensuring each glass gets some ice. Serve immediately, garnished with additional mint leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
219 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.8 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 38 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.5 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.5 g | ||
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 114 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 772 mg | 16% | |
*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.
