Description
Stay cool this summer with this refreshing Cucumber Mint Cooler. A perfect blend of cucumber, mint, lime, and a hint of sweetness, this beverage is the ultimate thirst-quencher on a hot day.
Ingredients
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Main ingredients:
- 1–2 medium English cucumbers
- 3 tablespoons sugar (or honey, agave, or maple syrup)
- 6–8 mint leaves
- 3 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon black salt
- Ice cubes (as needed)
- 3 cups chilled water (divided)
- Lime rings and mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Peel and chop the cucumbers. Rinse the mint leaves.
- Blend: In a blender, combine cucumbers, sugar, mint leaves, lime juice, black salt, and half of the chilled water. Blend until smooth.
- Strain: Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher.
- Add Water: Mix in the remaining water and stir well.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the cucumber mint mixture, and garnish with lime rings and mint leaves.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness and tartness by modifying the amount of sugar and lime juice.
- For a stronger mint flavor, muddle the mint leaves before blending.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup