Spearmint Lime Cucumber Water Recipe
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Spearmint Lime Cucumber Water Recipe
Description
This Spearmint Lime Cucumber Water Recipe starts by peeling and chunking cucumber and juicing fresh Mexican limes. These ingredients are blended with fresh spearmint leaves and a portion of the water, producing a smooth, herbaceous base. The mixture is then poured into a half-gallon pitcher and combined with sugar and additional water to dilute and sweeten the drink evenly. The final beverage is stirred well and served chilled or over ice, garnished with a spearmint leaf for added aroma. This drink blends cool, slightly sweet cucumber with tart lime and fresh mint for a refreshing experience, making it suitable for warm days or alongside light meals.
The sugar amount can be adjusted to taste if a tarter version is preferred. The lime and cucumber combination without mint is also suggested as a pleasant alternative.
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber medium
- 8 lime Mexican variety
- 8 spearmint or mint leaves
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ gallon water
Instructions
- Peel the Cucumber and cut it into 4 chunks.
- Juice the limes.
- Add the cucumber, lime juice, mint, and 2 cups of water to your blender.
- Blend for 1 minute.
- Pour the mixture into a ½ gallon pitcher add the sugar and water to fill the pitcher.
- Stir well.
- Serve lightly chilled or over ice.
- Garnish with a spearmint leaf.
Notes
- Adjust sugar quantity to reduce sweetness if you prefer a more tart drink.
- Lime and cucumber without spearmint also make a refreshing combination.
- This drink pairs well with light salads such as spicy tuna or cactus salad for a balanced lunch.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8glasses
Amount Per Serving
Calories 112 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 8ounces | |
| Calories | 112kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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