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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Global Beverages » Cucumber Mint Cooler

    Published: Jan 26, 2021 | Last Updated On: Aug 24, 2023 by Neha Mathur | This post may contain affiliate links. I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Cucumber Mint Cooler

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    Cucumber Mint Cooler is a refreshing summer beverage with a fantastic combination of cucumber and mint leaves. Make a big pitcher and keep sipping it all day (vegan, gluten-free).

    Cucumber cooler served in glasses.
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    • About Cucumber Cooler
    • Ingredients
    • How To Make Cucumber Cooler
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Storage Suggestion
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    About Cucumber Cooler

    Cucumber Mint Cooler is a refreshing summer drink that has the goodness of cucumbers and fresh mint leaves. Sugar is added to the cooler to make it sweet, and lime juice and black salt add a tangy and salty taste.

    This drink comes together in under 10 minutes, meaning no spending time in the kitchen in the scorching heat.

    Cucumber Cooler is an excellent beverage for house parties, summer BBQs, or potlucks.

    Double or triple the recipe and make it in a big pitcher for the crowd.

    Add a splash of rum, tequila, gin, or vodka to make an adult version, fun right?

    Here are some more summer drinks that will give you instant relief from the scorching heat

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    Ingredients

    Cucumber cooler ingredients.

    Cucumber – The key ingredient of this drink is cucumber. I try to use English cucumber as it has very few seeds and is flavorful. But you can use any variety that is readily available to you.

    Taste the cucumber before using it. Sometimes they are bitter and can ruin the taste of your cooler.

    To make a new version, add other fruits like oranges, kiwis, and strawberries with cucumber.

    Mint Leaves – Mint leaves add a refreshing taste to this drink. You can replace mint with basil or rosemary for a change in flavor.

    Lime Juice – Freshly squeezed lime juice adds the much-needed tanginess to this cucumber mint cooler and tastes great with the combination of mint and cucumber.

    Sugar – Sugar adds sweetness to this drink. For a healthy alternative, you can replace sugar with honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar. Sugar-free options like stevia or monk fruit also work fine.

    You can also make this drink savory by replacing sugar with salt.

    Black Salt – Balance out the flavors with some black salt.

    I have used plain water to make this drink, but you can use club soda or sparkling water. Coconut water is also a great alternative.

    How To Make Cucumber Cooler

    Preparation

    Cut 3-4 very thin slices of a medium English cucumber for garnishing. I used a vegetable peeler and peeled along the length of the cucumber to get long thin slices. You can also use a sharp knife to cut the slices.

    Tip – Keep the slices soaked in ice-cold water for 10-15 minutes. They will stiffen and look good as garnish.

    Cucumber cut into thin long slices.

    Peel the remaining cucumber and cut it into small pieces. You will need 1 cup of peeled and cubed cucumbers. If the cucumber is small, chop another small one to make 1 cup of cubed cucumber.

    Juice 2 limes to get 3 tablespoon of lime juice.

    Make The Drink

    Add 1 cup of cubed cucumber to a blender along with 3 tablespoon sugar, 6-8 mint leaves, and 1 cup of water.

    Chopped cucumber, sugar, mint leaves and 1 cup added to a blender.blender.

    Blend until smooth.

    Blended until smooth.

    Pass the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer. Use a spoon or a spatula to press the pulp and get the maximum liquid. Discard the pulp.

    Mixture passed through a strainer.
    Pressed well.

    Stir in 3 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice, 1 teaspoon black salt, and 2 cups water.

    Lime juice, black salt and remaining water added to the  bowl.

    Add one or two thin slices of cucumber and 3-4 ice cubes to each glass. Pour the drink into the glasses. Garnish the cucumber cooler with a few lime rings and mint leaves. Serve immediately.

    Ice cubes, cucumber slices and mint leaves added to a glass.
    Ready cucumber cooler.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Should we peel the skin of the cucumber?

    It depends on you! I like to peel it to get a smooth cucumber mixture, but if you do not mind the dark green peel in your drinks, you can blend them without peeling too.

    Should we remove the seeds from the cucumber?

    While chopping the cucumber, I always remove any large seeds (if any) and then chop them to make the juice. It gives a smooth texture to the cooler.

    Can we use store-bought lime juice in the cooler?

    I always prefer to use freshly squeezed lime juice in my drinks. The taste of freshly squeezed lime juice is unmatched.

    Storage Suggestion

    You can refrigerate this drink for up to a day in an airtight container.

    If you are making cucumber cooler for a party, make the cucumber mint leaves mixture beforehand and store it in the fridge. Add lime juice, black salt, water, and ice cubes before serving.

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    Cucumber Mint Cooler is a refreshing summer beverage with a fantastic combination of cucumber and mint leaves. Make a big pitcher and keep sipping it all day (vegan, gluten-free).

    Cucumber Mint Cooler Recipe

    Cucumber Mint Cooler is a refreshing summer beverage with a fantastic combination of cucumber and mint leaves. Make a big pitcher and keep sipping it all day.
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    Course: Beverage
    Cuisine: American, Continental
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2 people
    Calories: 95kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Ingredients 

    • 1-2 medium English cucumbers
    • 3 tablespoons sugar (use honey, agave, or maple syrup for healthy alternatives.)
    • 6-8 mint leaves
    • 3 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed is preferred)
    • 1 teaspoon black salt
    • ice cubes (as required)
    • 3 cups chilled water (divided)
    • lime rings and mint leaves for garnishing
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    Instructions

    • Cut 3-4 very thin slices of a medium English cucumber for garnishing. I used a vegetable peeler and peeled along the length of the cucumber to get thin long slices. You can also use a sharp knife to cut the slices.
    • Tip – Keep the slices soaked in ice-cold water for 10-15 minutes. They will stiffen and look good as garnish.
    • Peel the remaining cucumber and chop it into small pieces. We need 1 cup of peeled and cubed cucumbers. If the cucumber is small, chop another small one to make 1 cup of cubed cucumber.
    • Add the cucumber to a blender along with sugar, mint leaves, and 1 cup of water.
    • Blend until smooth.
    • Pass the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer. Use a spoon or a spatula to press the pulp and get the maximum liquid out of it. Discard the pulp.
    • Stir in lime juice, black salt, and the remaining 2 cups of water.
    • Add one or two thin slices of cucumber and 3-4 ice cubes to each glass. Pour the drink into the glasses. Garnish the cucumber cooler with a few lime rings and mint leaves. Serve immediately.

    Video

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKr4d_N4Fl0

    Notes

    Add a little ginger while blending; it gives a nice taste to the cooler.
    You can replace mint with basil or rosemary leaves.
    You can replace sugar with salt to make this drink savory. 
    You can easily double or triple this recipe if you plan to prepare it for a large crowd.
    Boozy – Add a splash of vodka, white rum, gin, or tequila to the cooler.
    Coconut water – Replace regular water with coconut water for a healthier drink.
    Instead of water, sparkling water or club soda can also be used.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1186mg | Potassium: 227mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Divya Shivaraman

      August 06, 2013 at 5:56 pm

      perfect cooler…love the combination of mint and cucumber

      Reply
    2. Charlotte Herbert

      August 10, 2013 at 1:12 pm

      I’ve never seen/heard of “black salt”; can I leave it out? Can it be substituted? I’m eager to try this!

      Reply
      • Neha

        August 10, 2013 at 2:48 pm

        Feel free to replace it with regular salt. Black salt is available in India and has a distinct taste. But normal salt will work as well 🙂

        Reply
    3. Shobelyn

      September 26, 2013 at 10:34 pm

      Your picture are very beautifully done and recipes look easy to make as well. I am bookmarking your site

      Reply

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