Cucumber lemonade recipe – How to make cucumber lemon detox drink recipe – summer recipes

Cucumber lemonade is a very healthy and refreshing drink made from cucumber and lemon and flavoured with mint leaves.  Cucumbers have lot of water content and rich in Vitamin A and C, potassium and Vitamin K.  Lemons are also a good source of citric acid, potassium, calcium, phosphorous & magnesium. It helps in cleansing the system of impurities and  prevents diseases.

It is also a great detox drink which will help your body detox and flush out toxins and clean your system.  Cucumber lemonade water is a perfect drink to sip all day as a delicious hydrating treat.  It helps in increasing your metabolism, aids in weight loss and has anti-aging properties. Consume this drink regularly for long lasting benefits.

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Prep Time : 10  mins

Servings :  1 person

Indian cuisine

INGREDIENTS

Cucumber – 1 (approx. 1 cup.. chopped roughly)

Lemon – 2 tablespoons

Mint leaves – 2 to 3 leaves

Sugar – 1 teaspoon (optional)

Water – 1 cup

A pinch of salt

HOW TO MAKE OR PREPARE CUCUMBER LEMONADE RECIPE

Peel the skin of the cucumber.  Chop them into pieces.

Take a blender and add the cucumber pieces and mint leaves.  Add little water and blend them to a smooth paste.   Then add the remaining water and blend again.

Strain the mixture in a clean bowl or vessel with the help of a strainer.  Discard the impurities.

Add salt, sugar and lemon juice and mix well.  Pour in a serving glass and serve chilled.

Add ice-cubes at the time of serving and garnish with cucumber slices or lemon wedges.

NOTES/TIPS

You can add honey instead of sugar.

Adjust lemon juice as per your preference.

Do not add too many mint leaves as it spoils the taste.  Add 2-3 mint leaves just for flavour.

Add grated ginger for additional flavour and health benefits.

 

2 Responses to Cucumber lemonade recipe – How to make cucumber lemon detox drink recipe – summer recipes

  1. sadhana says:

    Hi Mam
    This Is My Favourite Recipe. Thanks For Sharing.

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