Cucumber Mint Lemonade for 6 Servings

Instructions:

1. Place the chopped cucumber, fresh mint leaves, and lemon juice into the blender.
2. Pulse on high for 45-60 seconds until the mixture is a vibrant green, smooth puree.
3. Pour the puree through a fine-mesh sieve into your pitcher, using a spoon to press down on the solids to extract every drop of liquid; discard the pulp.
4. In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and ½ cup (120ml) of water.
5. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is completely dissolved and the liquid is clear.
6. Remove from heat and let the syrup cool for 5 minutes.
7. Pour the warm syrup into the pitcher with the cucumber-mint concentrate and stir.
8. Stir in the remaining 4 cups (950ml) of cold water.
9. Pour over ice and garnish immediately.