Cucumber Limeade

Prepare to be refreshed with this Cucumber Limeade! A simple homemade drink, this is perfect for sipping on the porch on a warm summer night.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Rest Time 1 30

Total Time 1 45

Servings servings

Calories 128kcal

Author Deborah Harroun

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 tablespoon lime zest
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
1 cup fresh lime juice
1 medium English cucumber halved and thinly sliced
3 1/2 cups sparkling water chilled

Instructions

In a pot, combine the sugar, water, and lime zest. Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat an stir in the mint leaves. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes
Strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve. Combine the syrup and the lime juice, then add in about 3/4 of the cucumber, reserving the rest for garnish. Refrigerate for at least one hour, but overnight is best.
When ready to serve, pour 1/2 cup of the sparking water into a cup. Add 6 tablespoons of the cucumber lime syrup. Serve.

Notes

adapted from Every Day with Rachael Ray June 2013

Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.

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