Cucumber Mint Lemonade (Gluten-Free)

Celiac.com 09/23/2021 - Summer is fast coming to an end, but for those who refuse to go down without a fight, and for those looking to book some drink recipes for next year, here's a delightfully refreshing lemonade made with cucumber and mint. It's sure to be a big hit on those waning days of summer heat.

Ingredients:

• 1 large English cucumber
• 1 cup lemon juice
• ¾ cup sugar or preferred sweetener
• ½ cup fresh mint leaves loosely packed
• 6 cups water or sparkling water
• 1 large lemon

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Instructions:
Chop half of the cucumber. Add the chopped cucumber to a large sauce pot.

Add the lemon juice, sugar, and half of the mint leaves to the pot.

Place the pot over medium heat. 

Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is completely dissolved (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from the heat.

Pour the liquid through a fine mesh strainer to remove the cucumber and mint.

Add the liquid to a large serving pitcher.

Slice the remaining half of the cucumber. Slice the lemon.

Add the water, sliced cucumber, sliced lemon, and the remaining mint leaves to the pitcher. 

Stir well.

Serve cold with a fresh mint sprig.