About
A deliciously refreshing drink for a hot summer day, this cucumber and mint lemonade provides all the flavor and freshness of a classic lemonade whilst keeping the carbs low. All you need to prepare this Keto lemonade is a blender, 5 ingredients, and 10 minutes of your time.
What's the best way to serve this fresh beverage?
To make the best out of this low-carb drink, serve it over ice in a glass that has been chilled in the freezer. Garnish with fresh mint leaves, cucumber and lemon slices.
What sweetener is best for this Keto recipe?
Although the recipe calls for xylitol, this may be replaced with your preferred sweetener of choice. Some great options include powdered erythritol, Swerve, liquid stevia, or monk fruit powder.
Can you prepare this Keto drink ahead of time?
Absolutely! You can make this lemonade in advance and keep it in the fridge for when you need a reviving drink.
How can you store this lemonade?
Once prepared, keep this lemonade in a glass bottle or pitcher in the fridge. It will last for up to 3 days. Stir or shake it well before consuming.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon peppermint, fresh
- 2 tablespoon xylitol by now
- 1 ½ cup water
- ¾ large – 8 1/4" long cucumber, raw, without peel
- 2 lemon yields lemon juice raw
Instructions
- Wash, peel, and roughly dice the cucumber. Add to your blender's pitcher along with the water, mint leaves and xylitol. Juice the lemons and add their yields to the blender.
- Blend until you have a smooth liquid. Give this juice a taste and adjust the sweeteness if needed. You may also add more lemon juice if you prefare your lemonade sour.
- Place a fine cheesecloth over a large bowl. Pour the lemonade into the cheese cloth. Strain until a smooth, fiber-free juice remains.
- Transfer the lemonade to a clean pitcher or bottle. Chill, or serve immediately over ice. Garnish with a slice of lemon and cucumber.
Nutrition Facts
- Servings: 2
- Calories: 52.0kcal/217.4kJ (per serving)
- Fat: 0.3g (per serving)
- Carbs: 17.7g (per serving)
- Protein: 0.8g (per serving)
