Mint Cooler
on Apr 28, 2022, Updated Nov 27, 2023
Mint Cooler is a refreshing summer drink made using fresh mint leaves, lime juice, and chia seeds. Add a splash of your favorite alcohol to make a cocktail.
Here are a few more summer drinks that you can try: Aam Panna, Shikanji, Kokum Juice, and Litchi Lemonade.
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
Chia Seeds – This superfood is said to have many health benefits, especially in summer. Soak up some and add it to this drink recipe.
You can replace chia seeds with basil seeds (sabja) too.
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. For a taste change, replace some 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 tablespoon chia seeds in ½ cup of water for 30 minutes.
Add the following ingredients to a blender and blend to make a smooth mixture.
- ½ cup rinsed mint leaves (packed)
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ cup water
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.
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Mint Cooler Recipe
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 garnishing)
Instructions
- Soak chia seeds in ½ 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.
