I doubt there is anything cooler then a cucumber. Add mint leaves and you have super cool. When temperatures are soaring use this drink to keep you chilled out and well hydrated.
Ingredients:
- 2 cucumbers, chopped (roughly two cups)
- ½ cup water
- 5 mint leaves
- Squeeze of lemon
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp honey
- Ice cubes
Preparation:
- Place the cucumber and water in a blender and blend well
- Strain through a sieve.
- Place back into the blender along with the salt, squeeze of lemon and honey and give it another quick swirl
- Gently crush the mint leaves in the bottom of a glass
- Add a few ice cubes and pour in the cucumber juice
- Garnish with a cucumber spear and a lemon wedge