Sparkling Cucumber Mint Lemonade
Elevate your hydration game with this refreshing sparkling cucumber mint lemonade. It combines the coolness of cucumber with zesty lime and the soothing touch of mint.
Servings: 4
Calories: 21kcal
Ingredients
- ½ medium cucumber
- 1 lime
- handful of mint leaves
- 2 teaspoon agave syrup
- 800 ml sparkling water (3 ½ cups)
Instructions
- Peel and chop the cucumber and squeeze out the lime.
- In a blender, combine the peeled and chopped cucumber with the juice of one lime and agave syrup. Blend until you get a smooth puree
- Add the mint leaves to the puree and blend briefly to incorporate the mint flavor. Avoid over-blending to prevent the mint from becoming bitter. For a smoother texture, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes. Pour the cucumber mixture into each glass, filling it with about one-third. Top each glass with sparkling water and serve.
Notes
- Chill the ingredients – For the most refreshing experience, chill the cucumbers, limes, and sparkling water before mixing. Also, add ice cubes for the drink to keep it cool on hot summer days.
- Sweetener options – You can use other natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup. Adjust the quantity to taste.
- Sparkling or still? – For a still version of the lemonade, use plain water instead of sparkling water.
- Try other herbs – Substitute the mint with basil or thyme for a different herbaceous note in the lemonade.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 21kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.7g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 0.7g | Sugar: 3.4g | Calcium: 40mg