Using a small saucepan, mix the sugar and water. On medium heat, stir and heat until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and cool. Makes 2 cups of simple syrup. Store in the refrigerator.
Lemonade
Make the cucumber juice either in a juicer or blender. Place whole cucumber in the blender. Blend for approximately 1 minute until the entire cucumber is now liquid. Strain the juice to remove the seeds and pulp. 2 English cucumbers makes approximately 2 1/2 cups of juice.
Mix the simple syrup, lemon juice, cucumber juice and water in a pitcher. Taste and adjust accordingly. Fill glass 1/2 full with the cucumber lemonade and add ice to fill.
Notes
You can adapt this recipe with different sweeteners~i.e. honey or agave and adjust the amount based on taste. This recipe would also be delicious with sparkling water. To make it a cocktail, add gin or vodka.