• Slice cucumbers into medallions

Prepare Simple Syrup

• In a small saucepan over medium high heat, combine sugar and 1 cup water.
• Stir constantly to dissolve sugar while mixture comes to a boil. Once liquid is clear, and no sugar remains coating the bottom, remove from heat, and pour into another container.
• Set aside to let cool.

Assemble Cucumber Lemonade

• Meanwhile, juice the lemons to get your 1 1/2 cups of fresh lemon juice. To get the most juice out of your lemons bring them to room temp, then roll lemons around on your counter to soften. Cut in half lengthwise, and squeeze juice out into a liquid measuring cup.
• Discard any seeds, and use pulp only if desired.
• Now assemble cucumber lemonade by placing mint into the pitcher, and muddle a little, then add the cucumbers into the pitcher, pour in lemon juice, and 7 cups ice-cold water into a large pitcher. Stir in simple syrup to taste.
• Serve in glasses over ice. Do not add ice to the pitcher, as this can dilute the lemonade.
• Garnish glasses with cucumber slices and fresh mint.