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Cucumber Mint Cooler

Cucumber Mint Cooler: Refreshing Sip for Hot Days

Cucumber Mint Cooler is a refreshing beverage, blending cucumber, mint, and lime juice for a perfect thirst-quencher.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Beverage
Calories: 50

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Cucumber peeled and cubed
  • 10 leaves Fresh Mint Leaves spearmint or peppermint
  • 1 lime Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • to taste Sweetener (Sugar, Honey, Agave, Maple Syrup, Stevia) optional and customizable sweetness
  • a pinch Black Salt optional
  • 2 cups Water consider sparkling water for fizz

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Strainer
  • Pitcher
  • tall glasses

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare cucumber garnishes by cutting thin slices and soaking them in ice-cold water for 10–15 minutes.
  2. Peel and cube enough cucumber to measure 1 standard cup.
  3. In a blender, combine the cubed cucumber, sweetener, mint leaves, and 1 cup of cold water. Blend until smooth (30–45 seconds).
  4. Strain the blended mixture into a pitcher using a fine-mesh strainer.
  5. Stir in freshly squeezed lime juice and a pinch of black salt. Add remaining water to balance flavors.
  6. Serve over ice in tall glasses and garnish with cucumber slices and mint.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Keep ice separate from the mixture until serving to avoid dilution. Experiment with different herbs for unique flavors.

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