Cucumber Mint Lemonade

CUCUMBER MINT LEMONADE

Cucumbers are the fourth most cultivated vegetable in the world and known to be one of the best foods for your body's overall health, often referred to as a super-food.Cucumbers are 95 percent water, keeping the body hydrated while helping the body eliminate toxins. Cucumbers have most of the vitamins the body needs in a single day. 

    Lemonade is a lemon-flavored drink sweetened with sugar. In different parts of the world, there are variations on the drink and its name. Pink lemonade and frozen lemonade are also prepared. Limeade substitutes out the lemons for limes

Ingredients:

• 2 cup water
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2-3 sliced and peeled cucumber
• 10-12 juiced lemons

Preparation:

1. Make a simple syrup by stirring the water and sugar together in a saucepan over medium heat. Heat until just about to boil and the sugar has dissolved. Place in refrigerator 20-30 minutes until it cools down.
2. Place the cucumber slices in a blender and blend until mashed into a pulp. Pour the cucumber pulp into a fine mesh strainer place over a bowl to catch the liquid and allow to sit in about 15 minutes.
3. Stir the simple syrup, cucumber liquid, and lemon juice together in a pitcher and then serve cold.