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Cucumber Mint Cooler

Chill Out with a Cucumber Mint Cooler for Summer Refreshment

Refresh yourself with this invigorating Cucumber Mint Cooler, perfect for summer hydration.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Garnish Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Beverage
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 medium Cucumber English cucumbers work best for mild flavor.
  • 1 cup Fresh Mint Leaves Use dried mint if fresh isn't available.
  • 1/4 cup Lime Juice Freshly squeezed is best.
  • 2 tablespoons Sweetener Adjust to taste; consider maple syrup or stevia.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Salt Imparts a unique, savory flavor.
  • 3 cups Water Adjust for desired thickness.
For Garnishing
  • 1 medium Cucumber Slices Thinly slice for garnish.
  • 1 medium Lime Rings Adds color and tang.
  • 2 sprigs Mint Leaves For fragrant topping.

Equipment

  • blender
  • Fine Mesh Strainer
  • Bowl
  • Pitcher

Method
 

Garnish Prep
  1. Thinly slice half of your cucumber into rounds and place them in a bowl of ice-cold water for 10–15 minutes.
Cucumber Prep
  1. Peel the remaining cucumber and cut it into small cubes, aiming for about 1 cup.
Blending
  1. In a powerful blender, combine cubed cucumber, mint leaves, sweetener, and 1 cup of water. Blend until smooth.
Straining
  1. Pour the blended mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl or pitcher. Discard any pulp left behind.
Mixing
  1. Pour the strained juice back into the blender, add lime juice and black salt, then blend briefly with 2 cups of water.
Serving
  1. Fill glasses with ice cubes, add cucumber slices, and pour Cucumber Mint Cooler over the ice, garnishing with lime rings and mint leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill ingredients ahead of time for the best flavor. Adjust sweetness to taste, and consume within 2-3 days for optimal freshness.

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