Cucumber Cooler

Photo: Cucumber Cooler
Enjoy the nutritional benefits of cucumber in a sweet, refreshing drink.
Yield
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 3 cucumbers
  • 1 cup fresh mint leaves
  • ¼-½ cup fresh lime juice
  • 2-4 Tablespoons sugar
  • 8 cups sparkling mineral water
  • Ice cubes as needed
Instructions
  1. Cut cucumbers into halves width-wise. Thinly slice 1 cucumber half for garnish and set aside.
  2. Peel, de-seed and roughly chop remaining cucumber.
  3. Blend cucumbers in a blender or food processor until finely pureed.
  4. Combine pureed cucumbers, mint leaves, lime juice and sugar in a large re-sealable jar. Shake mixture vigorously. Set aside.
  5. Divide cucumber mixture into 4 glasses and add ice as needed./li>
  6. Garnish with cucumber slices and enjoy!