Homemade cucumber and fresh mint lemonade

What does it include?

Ingredients

• 3 lemons
• 1 large cucumber
• 10 fresh mint leaves
• 1 liter of cold water
• 3 tablespoons of sugar or honey
• ice cubes

How to prepare it step by step?

Preparation

1. Wash the lemons and cucumber well to remove residue from the skin.
2. Cut the lemons in half and squeeze their juice into a large jug, removing the seeds.
3. Peel the cucumber if desired, cut it into medium pieces and add to the blender.
4. Add half of the water, sugar or honey, and washed mint leaves to the blender.
5. Blend for 30 seconds until obtaining a homogeneous, light green liquid.
6. Pour the blended mixture into the jug with the lemon juice, using a strainer to remove any remaining fibers.
7. Add the remaining water and mix with a long spoon to integrate the flavors.
8. Taste and adjust the sweetness according to preference.
9. Add ice cubes directly to the pitcher or serve the drink over ice in glasses.
10. Garnish with thin cucumber slices and fresh mint leaves before serving.