Cucumber Mint Cooler is a refreshing drink perfect for hot summer days.
Here’s a simple recipe to prepare it at home:
Ingredients:
- 1 large cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 10-12 fresh mint leaves
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2-3 tablespoons sugar syrup (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups chilled water or sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Mint sprigs and cucumber slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Cucumber: Peel the cucumber and chop it into chunks.
- Blend the Ingredients: In a blender, combine the chopped cucumber, fresh mint leaves, lemon juice and sugar syrup.
- Blend Until Smooth:
- Blend the ingredients until smooth and well combined.
- If needed, you can strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove any pulp, although it's optional.
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- Assemble the Drink:
- In a pitcher or individual serving glasses, add chilled water or sparkling water.
- Pour the blended cucumber-mint mixture into the water and stir well to combine.
- Serve:
- Add ice cubes to the glasses.
- Garnish with mint sprigs and cucumber slices, if desired.
- Enjoy: Serve the cucumber mint cooler immediately as a refreshing beverage.
Tips:
- Sugar Syrup: To make sugar syrup, combine equal parts of sugar and water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely. Let it cool before using.
- Variations: You can adjust the sweetness and tartness by varying the amount of sugar syrup and lemon juice according to your preference.
- Chilling: For an extra refreshing drink, chill the cucumber and water beforehand or use ice cubes when serving.
This Cucumber Mint Cooler is not only cooling and hydrating but also packed with the fresh flavors of cucumber and mint. It's a perfect drink to enjoy on a hot summer day or to complement any meal.
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