Minty Cucumber Refresher

This Minty Cucumber Refresher is a delightful and invigorating drink, perfect for a hot summer day. With the fresh flavors of cucumber, mint, and lime, it offers a light sweetness and a hint of salt, making it a versatile option that can be enjoyed as a non-alcoholic beverage or combined with gin for an extra kick. The preparation is quick and effortless, requiring just a simple blend and strain over ice to create a rejuvenating beverage that will leave you feeling refreshed and revitalized.

Minty Cucumber Refresher

A delightful and invigorating drink with fresh cucumber, mint, and lime, offering a light sweetness and a hint of salt. Perfect for a hot summer day!

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup chopped cucumber
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 sprig of fresh mint, leaves removed
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons agave nectar
  • Pinch of fine sea salt
  • Ice for serving

Instructions

  1. Combine the chopped cucumber, water, mint leaves, lime juice, agave nectar, and salt in a blender.
  2. Blend the mixture on high until completely liquefied, approximately 1 minute.
  3. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a glass or pitcher, avoiding pressing on the pulp to prevent bitterness.
  4. Taste the cucumber limeade and adjust sweetness by adding more agave nectar if desired. Stir to combine.
  5. Pour the minty cucumber limeade over ice.
  6. Garnish with a sprig of mint, cucumber slices, or a lime wedge.