Cucumber and Mint Lemonade

DIFFICULTY
Easy Easy
COOK TIME
Under 30 min. Under 30 min.
SERVES
4-6 4-6
Cucumber and Mint Lemonade
Ingredients
Method

Ingredients

  • 2 litres water
  • 200g castor sugar
  • Juice of 3 lemons
  • 1 large handful of fresh mint
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 1 lemon, sliced

  • Method

  • 1
    In a large pot, bring 400ml of the water and the sugar to a gentle simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat.
  • 2
    Add the rest of the water, the lemon juice and half of the mint.
  • 3
    Allow to chill in the fridge. Strain the lemonade, and then add the cucumber and lemon slices and the remaining mint. Allow to infuse for a further 30 minutes before serving.
  • 4
    To serve pour into tall glasses over ice.