Refreshing Strawberry Cucumber Limeade
A perfect summer drink that combines the sweetness of strawberries, the freshness of cucumber, and the zing of lime for a delightful refreshment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh strawberries
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- Ice
- ½ cup liquid sweetener (agave or honey), or more to taste
- Sparkling water or club soda
- Garnish: lime wedges, fresh mint, and strawberries
Instructions
- Prepare your strawberries by washing them thoroughly, removing the stems, and slicing them in half.
- Make the simple syrup by combining strawberries, ½ cup of water, and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring frequently for about 5 minutes.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to extract the syrup.
- Mix the freshly squeezed lime juice with the strawberry syrup in a large pitcher.
- Add sliced cucumber and mix well.
- Sweeten to taste with liquid sweetener, adjusting as needed.
- Finish by pouring the mixture over ice-filled glasses and topping with sparkling water.
- Garnish with fresh mint, lime wedges, and strawberries before serving.
Notes
This refreshing drink can be served in tall glasses or mason jars. Feel free to add extra garnishes for a beautiful presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: strawberry, cucumber, limeade, summer drink, refreshing beverage
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