Cucumber Mint Cooler Drink (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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1–2 medium English cucumbers, peeled and chopped
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3 tablespoons sugar, or honey, agave, or maple syrup
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6–8 fresh mint leaves
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3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
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1 teaspoon black salt
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3 cups chilled water
→ To Serve
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Ice cubes
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Lime rings, for garnish
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Mint leaves, for garnish
# Instructions:
01 -
Peel the English cucumbers and chop them into rough pieces.
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Combine the chopped cucumbers, mint leaves, sugar (or selected sweetener), freshly squeezed lime juice, black salt, and 1 cup of chilled water in a blender. Process until smooth.
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Pour the blended mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher, pressing the pulp with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible.
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Add the remaining 2 cups of chilled water to the pitcher and stir thoroughly to combine.
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Fill serving glasses with ice cubes. Pour the cooler over the ice and garnish each glass with lime rings and mint leaves.
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Enjoy the cucumber mint cooler while cold and refreshing.
# Notes:
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For optimal flavour, prepare just before serving to preserve the crispness of the cucumbers and the vibrancy of the mint.