Cucumber Cooler Recipe
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 95kcal
Cucumber Cooler is a refreshing summer beverage that is made with a fantastic combination of cucumber and mint leaves. Make a big pitcher and keep sipping it all day.
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Ingredients
- 1-2 medium English cucumber
- 3 tablespoons sugar use honey, agave, or maple syrup for healthy alternatives.
- 6-8 mint leaves
- 3 tablespoons lime juice fresh is preferred
- 1 teaspoon black salt
- ice cubes as required
- 3 cups chilled water divided
- lime rings and mint leaves for garnishing
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.
- Peel the remaining cucumber and chop into small pieces.
- Add the chopped 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 3 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice, 1 teaspoon black salt, and the remaining 2 cups of water with the cucumber juice.
- 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.
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 are planning to prepare it for a large crowd.
Boozy - You can 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