Cucumber Elderflower Lemonade
A refreshing summer drink combining cucumber, lemon, and elderflower syrup for a floral twist on traditional lemonade.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- 4–5 lemons, juiced
- 1/3 cup elderflower syrup (adjust to taste)
- 4–5 cups cold water (or sparkling)
- Optional: splash of honey or sugar, ice, and fresh mint for serving
Instructions
- Slice the cucumber into half-moons and add to a large pitcher.
- Squeeze the lemons into the pitcher, being careful to avoid splashes.
- Add the elderflower syrup and stir well.
- Fill the pitcher with cold water and stir again.
- Taste and adjust sweetness as needed; add ice and garnish with mint if desired.
Notes
For a more unique flavor, substitute half the lemon juice with lime juice, or muddle strawberries with the cucumbers. Best served fresh, but can be made ahead of time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lemonade, cucumber, elderflower, summer drinks, refreshing beverages