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Sparkling Cucumber Mint Cooler

Fresh cucumber and mint blended with lemon juice and a touch of honey, strained and topped with sparkling water for a bright, refreshing Whole30-compliant drink. Perfect for warm days and summer entertaining.

10 minEasyServes 430 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 1 English cucumber, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 2 cups plain sparkling water, chilled
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • as needed ice cubes
  • as needed cucumber slices (for garnish), thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine 1 roughly chopped English cucumber, 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 1 cup cold water, and 1/4 tsp fine sea salt in a blender. Blend on high for 45 seconds until completely smooth.

  2. 2

    Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a pitcher, pressing firmly to extract all the liquid. Discard the pulp.

  3. 3

    Taste and adjust with a little more lemon juice if needed.

  4. 4

    Fill glasses with ice cubes. Pour the cucumber mixture about halfway up each glass, then top with 2 cups chilled plain sparkling water. Stir gently.

  5. 5

    Garnish with thinly sliced cucumber slices (for garnish) and a sprig of fresh mint. Serve immediately.

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Can I halve or double Sparkling Cucumber Mint Cooler?

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