Cucumber Cooler Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Simple syrup and crisp cucumber slices

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Ingredients

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1
Combine Sugar and Water
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of water.
2
Heat the Mixture
Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar has fully dissolved. Do not let it boil.
3
Cool the Syrup
Once the sugar has dissolved, remove the saucepan from heat and let the syrup cool to room temperature.

4
Prepare the Cucumbers
Wash and slice the fresh cucumbers into thin rounds. Set aside.
5
Mix the Base
In a large pitcher, combine 1 cup of fresh lemon juice, 1 cup of simple syrup, and 4 cups of sparkling water.
6
Add Cucumbers
Gently stir in the cucumber slices to the pitcher, allowing them to infuse the drink.
7
Serve Over Ice
Fill glasses with ice cubes, then pour the cucumber mixture over the ice.
8
Garnish and Enjoy
Garnish each glass with fresh mint leaves, adjusting the amount to taste, and serve immediately.