Spicy Citrus Cucumber Lemonade
Cool, refreshing cucumber lemonade with a fiery kick of jalapeno. A perfect balance of tangy lemon and cooling cucumber, with a zesty touch of spice.
ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers
- 2 jalapenos
- 4 lemons
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice cubes, for serving
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
steps
- 1.
Slice one cucumber and one jalapeno. Set aside a few slices of each for garnish.
- 2.
Juice the lemons and strain the pulp.
- 3.
In a blender, add the remaining cucumber, jalapeno slices, lemon juice, sugar, and 2 cups of cold water. Blend until smooth.
- 4.
Strain the mixture into a pitcher to remove any pulp or seeds.
- 5.
Add the remaining 2 cups of cold water and stir well.
- 6.
Taste and adjust the sweetness and spiciness according to preference, adding more sugar or jalapeno if desired.
- 7.
Chill the pitcher in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- 8.
To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the cucumber jalapeno lemonade over. Garnish with reserved cucumber and jalapeno slices.
- 9.
Add fresh mint leaves for an extra burst of fragrance.
- 10.
Stir gently, sip, and enjoy the invigorating combination of flavors.
