Carbonated cucumber lemonade
2 servings
10 minutes
Sparkling cucumber lemonade is a refreshing and unusual drink that captivates with its lightness and freshness. Its roots trace back to European cuisines where experimenting with natural ingredients became a tradition. Cucumbers add coolness and a light vegetal note to the lemonade, while lemon juice provides a pleasant tartness that, combined with cane sugar, creates the perfect balance of flavor. Sparkling water makes the drink fizzy and even more refreshing. It’s an ideal choice for a hot day, summer party, or simply a moment of enjoyment. The lemonade quenches thirst beautifully and pairs well with light snacks or Mediterranean dishes.
1
Peel the cucumbers, cut them into 4-5 pieces, and blend into a puree. Strain the juice through a sieve and squeeze out the cucumber pulp well.
- Cucumbers: 300 g
- Water: 50 ml
2
Heat sugar and 50 ml of plain water in a pot until the sugar dissolves and the syrup thickens slightly. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Cane sugar: 50 g
- Water: 50 ml
3
Mix sugar syrup, lemon and cucumber juices. Stir everything, pour into glasses, fill with sparkling water, add ice and serve.
- Cane sugar: 50 g
- Lemon: 1 piece
- Cucumbers: 300 g
- Carbonated water: 2 glasss