Lemonade with Mint and Cucumber

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A crisp, icy lemonade enhanced with fresh mint leaves and cooling cucumber slices, perfect for a refreshing chill-out drink. This recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, brings together fresh lemon juice, cold water, granulated sugar for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 60 calories and feeds 4, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 60 min Serves 4 Cocktails cuisine 60 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large pitcher, combine 1 cup fresh lemon juice with 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Stir vigorously until the sugar dissolves completely.
  2. Step 2: Add 3 cups cold water and stir again to blend.
  3. Step 3: Lightly bruise 10 fresh mint leaves by clapping them between your palms, then add them along with 1/2 thinly sliced cucumber half and 2 cups ice cubes into the pitcher.
  4. Step 4: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to infuse and chill before serving over additional ice.

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