Cucumber Cooler Recipe
A refreshing mix of cucumber, mint, and lime
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Sweetening
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Cucumber
Wash the cucumber thoroughly under running water. Cut it into thin slices, reserving a few slices for garnish.
- 2
Prepare the Mint
Rinse the fresh mint leaves and pat them dry with a paper towel. Set aside a few sprigs for garnish.
- 3
Juicing the Lime
Squeeze fresh limes to extract the juice until you have 1 cup of lime juice. Strain to remove any seeds or pulp if desired.
Mixing
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a large pitcher, combine the cucumber slices, mint leaves, lime juice, water, honey (or agave syrup), and a pinch of salt.
- 5
Muddle the Mixture
Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently muddle the mixture to release the flavors from the cucumber and mint leaves.
- 6
Chill
Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.