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Cucumber Frozen Lemonade For Kids – A Summer Treat!

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Cucumber Frozen Lemonade For Kids: A Healthy Summer Treat For Toddlers And The Whole Family

The sun’s blazing; your toddler is sweaty, grumpy, and clinging to you like a baby koala. You’re not going to fire up the stove; you don’t even have the energy to run to the store–or the ice cream truck slowly moving down your street. 

That’s where this frosty cucumber frozen lemonade for kids swoops in to save your sanity. Yes, you read that right: Frozen lemonade. With cucumber. A cool summer treat with a vegetable in it? An indulgence without much sugar and actual nutritional content? Not a mirage. In fact, it couldn’t be easier to make. A state fair treat that’s finally fair enough for a kid to drink without the guilt!

This isn’t your typical sugary, store-bought lemonade situation. It’s got fresh cucumber (great way to sneak in a veggie), real lemon juice, and just enough sweetness to keep kids happy. The cucumber flavor is super mellow, especially when it’s frozen first. If your kid is suspicious of anything green, just call it "Lemon Ice Slush" and let them sip it from a silly straw. Green as it is, it still tastes like summer in a cup.

This drink is perfect for:

  • Beating the heat on summer afternoons
  • Getting more hydration into your kid without a fight
  • Sharing something delicious with your kid that doesn’t come in a pouch or juice box

(And bonus: you can easily double the batch and pour yours into the good glass. (Pro tip: add a splash of gin or vodka to yours after bedtime. You didn’t hear it from me.)

So whether you’re trying to get through a heat wave or just looking for a fun, healthy-ish treat to make together, this frozen cucumber lemonade for kids is about to earn a spot in your regular rotation.

This frozen cucumber lemonade for kids is the ultimate summer rescue plan for dads: five ingredients, no stovetop, and totally customizable depending on how picky your little ones are feeling today. Scroll down for the quick how-to.

Why I Make This Every Summer (And You Probably Will Too)

This icy cucumber frozen lemonade for kids started as a total dad hack—some cucumber that was about to go soft, lemons leftover from something more ambitious I didn’t end up cooking, and a blender. But the result? Magical. It’s tangy, slightly sweet, and weirdly creamy thanks to the milk. It tastes like something you’d sip at a spa if the spa also had a Paw Patrol playlist and a stack of dirty bibs.

Now it’s a go-to around here. Bonus: freezing the cucumber ahead of time in an ice cube tray means you’re 80% of the way there when meltdown hour hits.

And let’s not pretend you’re just making this for them. This stuff is good. It’s refreshing, it hydrates you, and if you skip the honey/sugar and go heavy on the lemon, it’s downright sophisticated. Also, not saying you should add booze, but… this would make a great base for a grown-up cocktail if the kids ever go to bed before 9.

Frozen Lemonade For Kids Ingredients Overview: What You’ll Need

Before you start tossing things into the blender, let’s take a quick look at what makes this drink actually work:

  • ½ Seedless Cucumber – The secret vegetable your kid won’t notice. Once frozen, it adds coolness and body.
  • 2 Lemons – Fresh-squeezed is key here. You want that bright tart flavor.
  • 1 tbsp Honey (or sugar) – Totally flexible depending on your kid’s tolerance for sour.
  • 7 ice cubes – Gives it that slushy, milkshake vibe without being heavy.
  • Milk – Weird? A little. But a little splash makes the texture dreamy and smooth. Think lemon creamsicle, but less sugar.
  • Zest and a pinch of salt – Optional, but a fancy touch. And hey, you deserve a little flair.

Step-by-Step Summary (Because You’re Busy and Your Blender’s Already Out)

  1. Juice your cucumber – Peel it, blend it, freeze the juice in ice cube trays.
  2. Juice your lemons – While you’re at it, zest one for a lemony sprinkle on top.
  3. Blend it all up – Cucumber cubes, lemon juice, ice, sugar/honey, splash of milk, pinch of salt. Blend till slushy.
  4. Serve with zest – Sprinkle the lemon zest like you’re on a cooking show. Bask in your child’s sudden silence.

Dad Tips for Maximum Success

  • Freeze a bunch of cucumber juice at once so you’re always five minutes from slushy greatness. One whole cucumber will make enough cubes for 4-5 servings of this frozen lemonade for kids.
  • Use whole milk for a richer texture, or swap in oat milk if you’re dairy-free.
  • Want to make it a full snack? Serve with graham crackers or a banana—instant toddler mini-meal.

Leftover slush? Freeze it in popsicle molds. Boom. Cucumber lemonade ice pops.

Looking for more refreshing and veggie-filled drinks? Check out our smoothie collection.

Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Cooking Method:
Cuisine:
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 3
Description

Yes, you read that right: frozen lemonade. With cucumber. A cool summer treat with a vegetable in it? An indulgence with moderate sugar and actual nutritional content? Not a mirage. In fact, it couldn't be easier to make--and is endlessly customizable, too. A state fair treat that's finally fair for small kids to drink!

Ingredients
  • 1/2 Cucumber (Seedless)
  • 2 Lemons
  • 1 tbsp Sugar (or honey)
  • 7 Ice Cubes
  • Milk
Instructions
    Prep and Assemble
  1. 1
    Peel the cucumber; place it in your blender. Juice the cucumber until completely liquid, then pour juice into an ice cube tray. Leave the tray in your freezer until cucumber ice cubes form, roughly 2-3 hours.
  2. 2
    When ready to make the drink, zest half of one lemon; set zest aside. Using your palm, roll the lemons on a flat surface to extract juice from the skin, then juice both pieces of citrus.
  3. 3
    Add cucumber ice cubes—two for a puckery lemon punch, three for a sweet and slightly tart lemon flavor, four for a balanced lemon v. cucumber flavor, five for a more cucumber forward flavor—then add the juice from the lemons, seven additional ice cubes, the honey or sugar, a splash of milk, and a pinch of salt to the blender. Blend on Medium speed until the ice is blended in and the texture has thickened. (if not thick and icy, add 2-3 ice cubes and mix again; repeat until you reach the desired texture.)
  4. 4
    Sprinkle lemon zest on top.
    5. Serve
  5. 5

    This sort of drink demands a silly straw, right? Serve within 20-30 minutes of making to ensure the slush stays slushy; if you freeze for later use, allow 15-20 minutes to thaw some before serving.

    6. Adapt
  6. 6

    For those who like their summer drinks on the creamier side, add a spoonful or two of yogurt when blending OR a dollop of whipped cream or cool whip on top of the finished product. Another option is a Brazil-style limonada, which you can do by switching out the lemons for limes and adding 1/4 cup of condensed milk to the mix when blending.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 3

Amount Per Serving
Calories 40kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g
Potassium 30mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 10g4%
Sugars 8g
Vitamin C 20 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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The recipe author and his then-infant son
Brad

Brad (the Dad) is the founder and Chief Recipe Officer of New Dad's Kitchen. His own cooking/feeding journey started humbly during his son's infancy, preparing and managing his son's bottle intake in order to support his wife; it has since blossomed into a full-on passion to feed his child and family delicious and healthy meals that can satisfy both a toddler and his very tired parents.