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Cucumber Mint Cooler

Cucumber Mint Cooler: Refreshing Sips for Hot Days

This Cucumber Mint Cooler is a hydrating delight, perfect for hot days, combining crisp cucumbers and invigorating mint in a refreshing drink.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Garnish Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 glasses
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Summer
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cooler
  • 1 cup English cucumber peeled and chopped
  • 6-8 fresh mint leaves
  • 3 tablespoons sugar or honey/agave for a natural sweetener
  • 1 cup cold water can substitute with sparkling water
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice always use freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon black salt optional
Garnish for Elegance
  • 3-4 cucumber slices soaked in ice water
  • additional mint leaves for topping

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Fine-Mesh Strainer
  • Pitcher
  • bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Cucumber Mint Cooler
  1. Cut 3-4 thin slices of English cucumber and place in ice water for 10-15 minutes.
  2. Peel and chop enough cucumbers to yield 1 cup of small pieces and set aside.
  3. Blend chopped cucumbers, 3 tablespoons of sugar, 6-8 mint leaves, and 1 cup of cold water on high speed until smooth.
  4. Strain mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl or pitcher, pressing pulp to extract liquid and discarding the pulp.
  5. Stir in 3 tablespoons of lime juice and 1 teaspoon of black salt into the strained cucumber liquid, then add 2 cups of cold water.
  6. Serve over ice, garnished with cucumber slices and mint leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glassCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For the best flavor, use fresh ingredients and serve immediately after preparation to enjoy the refreshing qualities of the drink.

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