Description
The Cucumber Zest Quencher is a refreshing drink that combines cucumbers, lime, and mint for a hydrating and invigorating beverage.
Ingredients
- Fresh cucumbers: 2 medium-sized
- Lime juice: 1/4 cup (freshly squeezed)
- Mint leaves: 1/4 cup (plus extra for garnish)
- Honey: 2 tablespoons (adjust to taste)
- Sparkling water: 4 cups (chilled)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients.
- Wash the cucumbers thoroughly, slice one into rounds for garnish, and chop the other into chunks.
- In a blender, combine the chopped cucumber, lime juice, mint leaves, and honey. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a large pitcher.
- Add the chilled sparkling water to the pitcher and stir gently.
- Serve over ice, garnished with cucumber slices and mint.
Notes
- For variations, consider adding fresh berries, citrus juices, or herbs.
- Chill glasses before serving for a refreshing experience.
- Store the cucumber-lime mixture in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, but add sparkling water just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending and Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cucumber, Refreshing Drink, Summer Beverage, Healthy Drink