The addition of cucumber to traditional lemonade makes a refreshing sweet-tart beverage that is perfect for a hot afternoon.
INGREDIENTS:
2 English cucumbers
1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
4 cups water
3/4 cup sugar*
Ice
METHOD:
Peel cucumbers and chop them into 1-inch chunks.
Place 2 cups water, half the cucumber pieces, and sugar in a blender. Process until smooth. Pour mixture into a pitcher and repeat with remaining cucumber, water, and sugar.
Add lemon juice to a pitcher and whisk to blend. Serve immediately.
To serve, fill tall glasses with ice and pour lemonade over the ice. Garnish with a piece of cucumber, slice of lemon, or mint sprig if desired.
* 1/2 cup of agave syrup (or to taste) can be used in place of sugar.
