Recipe Detail Cucumber Lemonade

Cucumber Ginger Lemonade Recipe with Truvia Calorie-Free Sweetener

A hint of cucumber and a splash of ginger concentrate adds a tangy twist to this sweet yet tart lemonade. This recipe contains 40% fewer calories* and 50% less sugar* than the full-sugar version.

Serving size

1 glass (237g)

Calories

15 Calories

Ingredients

Truvia Ginger Concentrate

  • 1 lb fresh ginger, washed, roughly peeled and chopped into 1-inch chunks

  • 2 cups (475 mL) water

  • 1 cup (240 mL) freshly squeezed lime juice

  • 14 cup (60 mL) of Truvia Calorie-Free Sweetener

Cucumber Ginger Lemonade

  • ½ cup (120 mL) Truvia Ginger Concentrate

  • 1 12 (350 mL) cups lemon juice

  • 1 12 (350 mL) cups lemon juice

  • 1 seedless cucumber, washed and thinly sliced

Directions

Truvia Ginger Concentrate
  • 1.

    In a blender or food processor, liquefy the ginger and 1 cup (240 mL) of water for 3 minutes.

  • 2.

    Using a small strain drain the juice into a bowl.

  • 3.

    Transfer the ginger pulp back to the blender or food processor, add another ½ cup (120 mL) of water and liquefy again.

  • 4.

    Strain again, adding the liquid to the first batch.

  • 5.

    Again, transfer the pulp along with another ½ cup (120 mL) water and liquefy again.

  • 6.

    Strain again, and add to the collected liquid.

  • 7.

    Press the solids with the back of a big spoon to squeeze out as much of the juice as you can.

  • 8.

    Discard the mashed solids and rinse out your blender/food processor.

  • 9.

    Pour the liquid into the blender/food processor.

  • 10.

    Pour in the lime juice and Truvia Calorie-Free Sweetener. Blend for 30 seconds.

  • 11.

    Store leftovers refrigerator in a sealed container.

Cucumber Ginger Lemonade
  • 12.

    In a pitcher, combine the Truvia Ginger Concentrate, lemon juice and water.

  • 13.

    Add cucumber, stir into the pitcher.

  • 14.

    Refrigerate until chilled.

  • 15.

    Serve over ice.

  • 16.

    Refrigerate leftovers in sealed container.

*Each serving has 15 calories and 2 grams of sugar per serving, compared to the full-sugar version that has and 25 calories and 4 grams of sugar per serving.

Nutrition Per Serving

Total Fat 0g
Saturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 10mg
Total Carbohydrate 6g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars 2g
Added Sugars 0g
Erythritol <1g
Protein 0g
Vitamin D 0% DV
Calcium 0% DV
Iron 0% DV
Potassium 0% DV