Jalapeño Cucumber Vodka Lemonade
For a spicy, yet refreshing drink this summer, you have to try this Jalapeño Cucumber Vodka Lemonade!
Servings 4
Calories 186kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- ¾ cup fresh lemon juice 6-8 medium lemons
- 1 large cucumber peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 tsp jalapeño pepper seeds removed, finely minced
- ⅓ cup. honey
- 8 oz Vodka
Optional Garnishes
- Rosemary sprigs with lower leaves removed
- Cucumber chunks or slices
- Jalapeno chunks or slices
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Add the water, lemon juice, cucumber, jalapeno, and honey to a blender and blend until completely liquefied. Taste and add more jalapeno and/or honey, if desired. Blend again if necessary.
- Pour liquid through a fine-mesh strainer to remove any larger particles and transfer the mixture to a large pitcher. Place in refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
- To serve, fill four glasses with ice and add 2oz of vodka to each one.
- Top up with the lemonade and garnish with slices of lemon, cucumber, and/or jalapeño. For a fancier presentation, thread chunks of cucumber and jalapeno onto sprigs of rosemary to garnish each glass. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 12mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 27g