Cucumber-Basil Lemonade With Lemongrass Recipe

Name: Cucumber-Basil Lemonade With Lemongrass Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 medium cucumber, cut into rough chunks; 2 stalks lemongrass, bottom 4 inches only, roughly chopped; 2 cups loosely packed basil leaves; 1 cup fresh juice from 10 to 12 lemons; 1/2 cup sugar; pinch salt; 3 cups cold water; 1 quart ice; Cucumber slices and basil leaves for garnish

By

J. Kenji López-Alt

Updated August 30, 2018

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Cucumber-Basil Lemonade With Lemongrass Recipe

Prep 15 mins

Active 15 mins

Total 15 mins

Serves 4 to 6 servings

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1 medium cucumber, cut into rough chunks
2 stalks lemongrass, bottom 4 inches only, roughly chopped
2 cups loosely packed basil leaves
1 cup fresh juice from 10 to 12 lemons
1/2 cup sugar
pinch salt
3 cups cold water
1 quart ice
Cucumber slices and basil leaves for garnish

Combine cucumbers, lemongrass, basil, lemon juice, sugar, and salt in a blender. Blend on high speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher. Discard solids. Add cold water and whisk to combine. Add ice. Serve in ice-filled glasses garnished with cucumber slices and basil leaves.

Special equipment

blender

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
108	Calories
0g	Fat
28g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 to 6
Amount per serving
Calories	108
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0g	0%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 115mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate 28g	10%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 10mg	49%
Calcium 49mg	4%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 350mg	7%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.