Cucumber Mint Lemonade
A refreshing summer drink using our featured herb at our 3rd Annual Carp Herb Festival – mint!
Course
Refreshments
Cuisine
Traditional
Featured Ingredient
Mint
Servings
8
cups
Servings
8
cups
Ingredients
1
large
English cucumber
1
cup
lemon juice
3/4
cup
sugar
or preferred sweetener
1/2
cup
fresh mint leaves
loosely packed
6
cups
water
or sparkling water
1
large
lemon
Instructions
Chop half of the cucumber. Add the chopped cucumber to a large sauce pot.
Add the lemon juice, sugar, and 1/2 of the mint leaves to the pot.
Place the pot over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is completely dissolved (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from the heat.
Pour the liquid through a fine mesh strainer to remove the cucumber and mint.
Add the liquid to a large serving pitcher.
Slice the remaining half of the cucumber. Slice the lemon.
Add the water, sliced cucumber, sliced lemon, and the remaining mint leaves to the pitcher. Stir well.
Serve cold.
Source: https://www.thewholesomedish.com/cucumber-mint-lemonade/