Lemon cucumber juice is truly a mouthful just to say. But it is also a healthy and refreshing mouthful. The lemon and cucumber flavors mesh together in a wonderful way that you won’t be able to help but enjoy. The preparation method may seem complicated at first, but it is actually rather simple once you master the preparation method for simple syrup. Give it your best shot, because even your mistakes will be delectable and refreshing.
This juice acts as a coolant and works best as post work out drinks. Carry it in Vaya thermos water bottle to enjoy a cold drink post work out!
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Ingredients
1 cup water
1/2 cup white sugar
1 cucumber – sliced
6 lemons – juiced
How To Make Lemon Cucumber Juice
- Stir the water and sugar together in a saucepan over medium heat to make a simple syrup.
- Heat the syrup until it is just about to boil, and the sugar has fully dissolved.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until cool.
- Blend the cucumber slices in a blender or food processor until they are reduced to a pulp.
- Pour the cucumber pulp into a fine mesh strainer held over a bowl to catch the liquid.
- Let the mixture sit until you have extracted about 2/3 cup of liquid from the cucumber.
- Stir the cucumber liquid, simple syrup, and lemon juice together in a pitcher.
- Serve cold and enjoy!
Trivia
Lemons are native to Asia.