Description
This Cucumber Cooler is a crisp, spa-inspired drink made with fresh cucumber, lime juice, mint, and honey for a naturally hydrating and refreshing beverage. Perfect for summer gatherings, wellness days, or as a light, low-calorie drink, it delivers clean, cooling flavors with a hint of sweetness. Ready in minutes and beautiful to serve, it’s the ultimate revitalizing sip for any occasion.
Ingredients
2 medium cucumbers, peeled and sliced
4 cups cold water
¼ cup fresh lime juice
2 tbsp honey (or agave nectar)
8–10 fresh mint leaves
¼ tsp sea salt
Ice cubes
Additional cucumber slices and mint sprigs, for garnish
Instructions
- Prep Cucumbers – Peel and slice cucumbers into ¼-inch rounds.
- Blend – Add cucumber slices and water to a high-powered blender; blend until smooth (about 60–90 seconds).
- Strain – Pour mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing solids to extract liquid.
- Add Lime & Honey – Stir in lime juice and honey until honey dissolves. Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Muddle Mint & Add Salt – Lightly muddle mint leaves, add to pitcher with salt, and stir.
- Chill – Refrigerate for 30 minutes to let flavors develop.
- Serve – Pour over ice and garnish with cucumber slices and mint sprigs.
Notes
- Use English cucumbers for a sweeter, less seedy flavor.
- Swap mint for basil or add berries for a fruity twist.
- Make it sugar-free with stevia or monk fruit.
- Freeze in ice cube trays for a refreshing frozen treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: American
