This Cucumber Mint Lemonade is one of summer’s most refreshing drinks—bright, light, and perfect for cooling off on hot days. Fresh cucumber, tangy lemon, and cooling mint combine with a touch of honey to create a crisp, thirst-quenching beverage you’ll reach for again and again.
I enjoy lemonades of all kinds, and this one ranks among my favorites. If you like variations, try it alongside fruit-forward options such as Watermelon Lemonade or a Watermelon Sweet Tea Sangria when you want a spiked version.
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Ingredients
The core flavors here are simple and fresh: cucumber, lemon, mint, and a little honey. For a single batch you’ll need cucumber juice (one English cucumber yields about the right amount), fresh lemon juice, honey to taste, water to dilute, plus sliced lemon and cucumber and a few mint sprigs for garnish and added aroma.
Whenever possible, use fresh-squeezed juices—especially for something this simple. Bottled juice will work in a pinch and is a convenient option if you’re making a large batch for a gathering.
Use the JUMP TO RECIPE button at the top of the post, or scroll to the recipe card below for full ingredient measurements and instructions.
Method
This lemonade is quick and easy to make. For cucumber juice, grate an English cucumber on a box grater into a fine-mesh strainer set over a bowl, then press the grated cucumber to extract the juice. One cucumber typically yields enough for a single batch.
Squeeze fresh lemons with a handheld juicer or by hand—fresh lemon juice brightens the drink and makes a noticeable difference in flavor. Combine the cucumber juice, lemon juice, honey, and water in a pitcher and stir until the honey dissolves.
Add sliced lemon, cucumber, and mint sprigs to the pitcher. Taste and adjust sweetness as needed—add more honey if you prefer it sweeter. Chilling the pitcher for a couple of hours helps the mint infuse the lemonade, but it can be served immediately if you’re short on time.
Notes & Tips
To turn this into a cocktail, add about 2 ounces of gin or vodka per 8 ounces of lemonade. Shake or stir with ice and garnish with a sprig of mint and cucumber slices.
The recipe scales easily for parties—multiply the ingredients to make larger batches. I often make a single-batch recipe when I have leftover cucumber juice from making dips like garlic tzatziki.
Substitutions
Honey adds a floral note that pairs nicely with lemon and mint, but you can substitute agave, stevia, or granulated sugar if preferred. Swap lemon for lime to make a Cucumber Mint Limeade. For a tropical twist, add rum and mint to echo mojito flavors.
More fresh drinks, with and without alcohol and perfect summer snacks
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Peach Sweet Tea
Topo Chico Margarita (aka Sweet Ranch Water)
Lemon Mojito
Ice Cream Soda
Baba Ghanoush
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📖 Recipe
Cucumber Mint Lemonade
10 minutes
10 minutes
This recipe for Cucumber Mint Lemonade makes one of summer’s most refreshing drinks! Perfect for cooling off on hot days with great flavor.
Ingredients
- ½ cup cucumber juice (from 1 English cucumber)
- ½ cup lemon juice (fresh)
- ⅓ cup honey (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups water
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 2 Persian cucumbers, sliced
- 2 bunches mint sprigs, fresh
- Ice, to serve
Instructions
- Shred the cucumber on a cheese grater into a fine-mesh strainer over a bowl. Press or squeeze the shredded cucumber to extract the juice.
- Combine the cucumber juice, freshly squeezed lemon juice, honey, and water in a pitcher. Stir well to dissolve and distribute the honey.
- Add sliced lemon, cucumber, and mint sprigs to the pitcher. Chill for at least 2 hours to let the flavors meld, if possible.
- Serve over ice, garnish with lemon and cucumber slices, and enjoy.
Notes
Notes & Tips
For a cocktail, add 2 ounces of gin or vodka to 8 ounces of Cucumber Mint Lemonade. Shake with ice or stir in a glass.
Scale the recipe to make larger batches for gatherings. Leftover cucumber juice from other recipes is a great way to avoid waste.
Substitutions
Swap honey for agave, stevia, or granulated sugar if preferred. Use lime instead of lemon for a Cucumber Mint Limeade; adding rum gives a mojito-like twist.
Recommended Products
- Chef’n FreshForce Citrus Juicer
- Vintage Rustic Hand-Woven Coasters
- Bedside Glass Carafe Set with Pitcher and Tumblers
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 67
Total Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 38mg
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 14g
Protein: 1g
Estimated nutrition; actual values vary based on ingredients used.
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