Sam's Green Lemonade

Prep time: 0:20 to 0:25

Cooking time: 0:01 to 0:05

Portions: 5 - 6

Ingredients

1/2 English cucumber (diced)

1/2 English cucumber (sliced)

4 lemons (squeezed)

1 lemon (sliced)

1/2 cup raw honey (or agave)

6 cups water (filtered, or sparkling)

5 sprigs mint (or Basil + some for garnish)

1/4 cup chia seeds (optional)

Preparation:

1. In a blender or food processor add the diced cucumber, honey and the juice from the 4 lemons. Blend until smooth and transfer to a pitcher with the lemon slices, cucumber slices, water and mint. ( Crush the mint a little bit in your hand to help it release its flavors before adding it to the pitcher ) Give it a good stir and adjust seasoning to your taste. Add more honey or lemon if desired then add ice-cubes to the top.
2. Stir in the chia seeds If using and serve chilled over ice, garnished with mint or basil leaves, lemon and cucumber slices.

Suggestion: To make this a Cucumber Vodka Lemonade, just add about 1/4 c of good vodka to the mix + more to your taste