Cucumber Mint Lemonade Recipe (Refreshing Summer Drink)

If you’re looking for a refreshing homemade drink for hot summer days, this cucumber mint lemonade is cool, crisp, and incredibly easy to make.

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Fresh cucumber, bright lemon juice, and cooling mint come together for a light, refreshing twist on classic lemonade that tastes like summer in a glass.

The best part? You only need a handful of simple ingredients and about 10 minutes to make it.

Whether you’re relaxing on the porch, hosting a backyard barbecue, or looking for a refreshing drink to serve at brunch, this cucumber mint lemonade is a delicious way to cool down.

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How to Make Cucumber Mint Lemonade

Ingredients

1 cup cucumber juice (about 1 medium cucumber, blended and strained if needed)
¾ cup fresh lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)
⅓ cup sugar or honey (adjust to taste)
3 cups cold water
10 fresh mint leaves, lightly torn
Ice cubes for serving
Optional: cucumber slices, lemon slices, and mint sprigs for garnish

Instructions

Wash the cucumber and mint leaves thoroughly.

Blend or juice the cucumber until smooth to make about 1 cup of cucumber juice. If desired, strain for a smoother drink.

Squeeze fresh lemons to make about ¾ cup lemon juice, removing seeds.

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In a large pitcher, combine the cucumber juice, lemon juice, sugar or honey, and cold water. Stir until fully combined and the sweetener dissolves.

Tear the mint leaves slightly to release their flavor and stir them into the pitcher.

Let the lemonade sit for 10–15 minutes so the mint flavor infuses.

Fill glasses with ice and pour the lemonade over top. Garnish with cucumber slices, lemon wedges, or fresh mint if desired.

Serving Tips

Serve cucumber mint lemonade ice cold for the best flavor. For a fizzy version, swap part of the water for sparkling water or club soda just before serving.

Chilling your glasses ahead of time also makes this extra refreshing on warm days.

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