Description
A refreshing drink that combines cucumber and zest for a cooling effect.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 cups water
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a blender, combine cucumber, lime juice, and sugar.
- Blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a pitcher.
- Add water and stir well.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve over ice and garnish with mint leaves.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness to taste.
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Consider using sparkling water for a fizzy version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending and straining
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cucumber zest quencher, refreshing drink, summer beverage, cucumber recipes