Cucumber Lemonade
Shake ∙ 3 min ∙
The Cucumber Lemonade is an alcohol-free highball of fresh cucumber, lemon juice, elderflower and sugar syrups, shaken and topped with soda water.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Shake all ingredients with ice: Cucumber 20 gElderflower syrup 20 mlSugar syrup 20 mlLemon juice 40 ml
- Fine strain into the ice-filled glass
- Top up with Soda water
- Garnish with a cucumber slice
Tips
- Taste before topping up: lemons vary in sourness, so adjust the sugar syrup a little at a time.
- Slice the cucumber yourself rather than buying it pre-sliced; fresh-cut gives a cleaner, greener flavor in the shake.
FAQ
What is cucumber lemonade made of?
Fresh cucumber (20 g), lemon juice (40 ml), elderflower syrup (20 ml), and sugar syrup (20 ml), topped with 120 ml soda water. This version contains no alcohol.
Is cucumber lemonade shaken or stirred?
Shaken. The cucumber, lemon juice, and syrups are shaken hard with ice and fine-strained into the glass. The soda water goes in last, straight into the glass, so it keeps its fizz.
What glass is cucumber lemonade served in?
A highball glass over ice, garnished with a cucumber slice. The tall glass leaves room for the soda water that lengthens the drink and keeps it refreshing.
Is cucumber lemonade alcoholic?
No. This version is alcohol-free (0% ABV). It is often served spiked, though, with vodka, gin, or blanco tequila.