Description
A refreshing cucumber zest quencher perfect for warm days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup sugar or honey
- 4 cups water
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- In a blender, combine cucumber, mint, and sugar or honey.
- Add 2 cups of water and blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a pitcher.
- Add the remaining 2 cups of water and stir well.
- Serve over ice.
Notes
- Use agave syrup instead of honey for a vegan option.
- Add lemon or lime juice for extra zest.
- Substitute mint with basil for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cucumber zest quencher, refreshing drink, summer beverage, healthy drink