Puree fresh cucumber chunks with a small amount of water in a blender or Magic Bullet until well blended.

Pour cucumber pulp into a metal sieve (or coffee filter lined colander) with a bowl underneath to catch the cucumber juice.

Let drain for 10-15 minutes.

(You'll want to use 1 to 1 1/4 cups of cucumber juice in this recipe.)

Meanwhile, combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup lemon juice in a 2 quart pitcher.

Add 5 1/2 cups water and stir well.

(Discard cucumber pulp or set aside for another use.)

Stir in 1 cup cucumber juice.

Taste test and add more water if needed.

You may add extra cucumber juice if desired.

Muddle a sprig of mint in each serving glass.

Add ice and pour cucumber lemonade over all.

Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and cucumber and lemon slices.