Cucumber Lemonade

Refreshing Cucumber Lemonade

Ingredients:
- 2 large cucumbers, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons)
- 1/2 cup honey or simple syrup
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices and cucumber slices, for garnish
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:
1. In a blender, combine the chopped cucumbers and 1 cup of cold water. Blend until smooth.
2. Strain the cucumber mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher, pressing down to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
3. Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and honey or simple syrup to the pitcher. Stir well until the honey or syrup is fully dissolved.
4. Add the remaining 3 cups of cold water to the pitcher and stir to combine.
5. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary, adding more honey or syrup if desired.
6. Refrigerate the cucumber lemonade for at least 1 hour to chill and allow the flavors to meld.
7. Serve over ice cubes, garnished with lemon slices, cucumber slices, and fresh mint leaves if desired.

Enjoy this refreshing cucumber lemonade on a hot day!

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