🍋 Garden-to-Glass Refreshment: Cucumber Lemonade for Hot Summer Days 🥒
by Penny Welke, Functional Medicine Health Coach | Healthy and Wholesome LLC
When summer heats up, our bodies crave something refreshing, hydrating, and nourishing—and what better way to use up those cucumbers growing wild in your garden than with a pitcher of homemade Cucumber Lemonade?
This drink isn’t just a tasty treat… it’s a functional beverage packed with benefits your body will love.
🌿 Why Cucumber Lemonade?
Cucumbers are over 95% water, making them incredibly hydrating. But they also contain silica, potassium, and antioxidants that support your skin, digestion, and overall cellular health. Pair that with the cleansing power of lemon and a touch of natural sweetener—and you’ve got a summer sip that’s as healing as it is delicious.
Whether you’re sitting on the porch, packing a cooler for a picnic, or just trying to stay cool while chasing kids around—this drink belongs in your hand.
🥒 Cucumber Lemonade Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh lemon juice (about 8–10 lemons)
- 1 cup juiced or blended cucumber
- ½ cup monk fruit sweetener (adjust to taste)
- 6 cups cold filtered water
- A handful of fresh mint leaves
- 1 lemon, sliced thin (for garnish inside the pitcher)
Instructions:
- Blend the cucumber and strain if desired for a smoother lemonade.
- In a large pitcher, combine the cucumber juice, lemon juice, monk fruit, and water. Stir well until the sweetener dissolves.
- Add fresh mint leaves and thinly sliced lemons right into the pitcher.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors infuse.
- Serve over ice, and enjoy a truly garden-fresh, healing drink.
✨ Functional Benefits
- Hydration at a cellular level – thanks to the cucumber + lemon combo
- Naturally supports detox – lemon juice helps stimulate the liver
- Gentle on digestion – perfect for those with gut or hormone imbalances
- No artificial sweeteners or dyes – just clean, whole-food ingredients
- Fresh mint supports digestion and adds a calming, cooling effect
This isn’t just lemonade. It’s a functional, healing beverage that celebrates what’s growing in your garden—and honors what your body truly needs.
đź’¬ My Summer Encouragement to You:
It’s easy to grab something quick when you’re hot, tired, and busy. But true wellness begins with small, intentional choices. Even something as simple as a homemade drink can shift your energy, support your digestion, and nourish your body in the heat of the day.
Let this be your reminder: you don’t need perfection, just a willingness to try something better.
📖 “He refreshes my soul.” —Psalm 23:3
God is in every good gift—even a glass of fresh cucumber lemonade on a hot day. 💚
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