Whole30 Cucumber Lemonade
Refresh your senses with this invigorating Whole30 Cucumber Lemonade, a hydrating and naturally sweetened drink perfect for clean eating. Featuring the crisp, cooling essence of fresh cucumber, the zingy brightness of lemon juice, and a touch of herbal freshness from mint leaves, this recipe delivers a vibrant balance of flavors without any added sugar. Ready in just 15 minutes, this Whole30-compliant beverage is blended and strained for a silky, pulp-free finish, then enhanced with a pinch of sea salt to amplify its refreshing taste. Whether you’re looking for a backyard BBQ addition, a post-workout thirst quencher, or a simple summer mocktail, this cucumber lemonade is a versatile and healthy choice that’s as satisfying as it is easy to prepare.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large fresh cucumber
- 3 medium lemons
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 6 leaves fresh mint leaves
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
Peel the cucumber and cut it into chunks.
Juice the lemons until you have about 3/4 cup of fresh lemon juice.
In a blender, combine cucumber chunks, lemon juice, water, and mint leaves. Blend until smooth.
Place ice cubes in a large pitcher.
Strain the blended mixture into the pitcher using a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove pulp and seeds.
Stir in sea salt to the strained mixture.
Taste and adjust lemon juice or water levels according to your preference.
Serve chilled and garnish with additional mint leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
101 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 619 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.5 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.5 g | ||
| Protein | 4.0 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 160 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 700 mg | 15% | |
*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.
