--- title: "Mint Cooler Recipe" url: https://www.whiskaffair.com/mint-cooler-recipe/ date: 2025-08-07 modified: 2025-09-05 lang: en author: "Neha Mathur" description: "Mint Cooler is a refreshing summer drink made using fresh mint leaves, lime juice, and chia seeds. Make it using my easy recipe." categories: - "Whisk Affair" image: https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Mint-Cooler-2-3.jpg word_count: 532 --- # Mint Cooler Recipe **Mint Cooler **is a refreshing summer drink made using fresh mint leaves, lime juice, and chia seeds. Make it using my easy recipe. Here are a few more summer drinks that you can try: [Aam Panna](https://www.whiskaffair.com/aam-panna/), [Shikanji](https://www.whiskaffair.com/shikanji-recipe/), [Kokum Juice](https://www.whiskaffair.com/kokum-sharbat/), and [Litchi Lemonade](https://www.whiskaffair.com/litchi-lemonade-recipe/). ![Mint cooler served in a glass.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Mint-Cooler-2-1-1200x1800.jpg) ## About Mint Cooler **Mint Cooler** is a refreshing summer beverage made using fresh mint leaves, lime juice, and chia seeds. It comes together in **5 minutes** of active working time and is perfect to sip on hot summer days. **Double or triple** the recipe for a bigger crowd and serve it in a pitcher for parties. Add a splash of vodka, tequila, or white rum to make an adult version. ## Ingredients ![Mint cooler ingredients](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Mint-Cooler-Ingredients_.jpg) **Chia Seeds** - Soak up some and add it to this drink recipe. You can also replace chia seeds with basil seeds (sabja). **Mint Leaves** - Use fresh and green mint leaves, and avoid the blackened ones. **Lime Juice **- For the best taste, use freshly squeezed lime juice. You can also replace lime juice with lemon juice. **Sugar **- Adjust according to your taste. Honey (not vegan) is an alternative to sugar. You will also need chilled water and crushed ice to make this mint cooler recipe. For a taste change, try replacing some of the water with coconut water, orange juice, or pineapple juice. For a sparkling drink, replace water with club soda. You can replace the lime juice with lemon juice. ## How To Make Mint Lime Cooler Soak 1 tbsp chia seeds in 1/2 cup of water for 30 minutes. ![Chia seeds soaked in water.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Mint-Cooler-Step-1.jpg) Add the following ingredients to a blender and blend to make a smooth mixture. - 1/2 cup rinsed mint leaves (packed) - 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice - 1/4 cup sugar - 1/2 cup water ![Mint, lime juice, sugar and water added to a blender.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Mint-Cooler-Step-2.jpg) ![Ready mixture.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Mint-Cooler-Step-3.jpg) Transfer the mixture to a pitcher. Add the remaining 3 cups of chilled water to the pitcher and stir well. ![Mixture and water transferred to a pitcher.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Mint-Cooler-Step-4.jpg) Pass the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer. ![Passing the mixture through a fine mesh strainer.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Mint-Cooler-Step-5.jpg) ![Strained cooler.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Mint-Cooler-Step-6.jpg) Stir in soaked chia seeds. ![Cia seeds stirred in.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Mint-Cooler-Step-7.jpg) ![Ready mint cooler.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Mint-Cooler-Step-8.jpg) Add a few ice cubes, lime rounds, and mint leaves to serving glasses. 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Prep Time2 minutes minsCook Time2 minutes minsSoaking Time30 minutes minsTotal Time34 minutes mins Course: BeverageCuisine: AmericanDiet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian Servings: 4 people Calories: 70kcal Author: [Neha Mathur](https://www.whiskaffair.com/about-me/) ### Ingredients 1 tablespoon chia seeds- ½ cup fresh mint leaves packed and rinsed, plus more for garnishing- ½ cup freshly squeezed lime Juice or lemon juice- ¼ cup sugar or to taste- 4 cups chilled water divided- 1 cup crushed Ice- lime rounds for garnishingUS Customary - Metric ### Instructions - Soak chia seeds in 1/2 cup of water for 30 minutes.- Add mint leaves, lime juice, sugar, and ½ cup water to a blender and blend to make a smooth mixture.- Transfer the mixture to a pitcher.- Add the remaining 3 cups of chilled water to the pitcher and stir well.- Pass the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer.- Stir in soaked chia seeds.- Add a few ice cubes, lime round, and mint leaves to serving glasses.- Pour the mint mixture over ice and serve chilled. ### Video ### Notes Replace some water with coconut water, orange juice, or pineapple juice for a taste change. Add a splash of vodka, tequila, or white rum to make an adult version. You can replace chia seeds with basil seeds (sabja) too. ### Nutrition Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 248IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg