Description
Cool cucumber mint lime refreshers deliver crisp summer hydration with zesty Mexican-style charm. Refreshing ingredients blend seamlessly, offering you a delightful escape from sultry heat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
- 12 limes, juiced
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) fresh mint leaves
- 8 cups (1.9 liters) cold water
Sweeteners:
- 12 tablespoons (180 milliliters) honey or agave syrup (optional)
Garnish:
- Ice cubes
- Cucumber slices (optional)
- Lime wedges (optional)
- Extra mint sprigs (optional)
- Lime zest (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the base ingredients by carefully slicing cucumber into thin, translucent rounds and plucking fresh mint leaves from their stems.
- Select a spacious pitcher and layer the cucumber slices, mint leaves, freshly squeezed lime juice, and lime zest into the vessel.
- Using the back of a wooden spoon or a muddler, gently press and twist the ingredients to coax out their essential oils and aromatic essences, releasing a vibrant medley of fragrances.
- Slowly introduce cold water into the pitcher, stirring methodically to ensure all components meld together harmoniously.
- Taste the mixture and incorporate sweetener if desired, adjusting the flavor profile to your preference with delicate precision.
- Transfer the pitcher to the refrigerator and allow the refresher to steep and chill, permitting the flavors to intensify and intertwine for a minimum of 30 minutes.
- When ready to serve, fill elegant glasses with crystal-clear ice cubes and carefully pour the infused liquid over them.
- Elevate the presentation by garnishing each glass with additional cucumber slices, a wedge of lime, or a pristine mint sprig, creating a visually stunning and refreshing beverage.
Notes
- Customize sweetness by experimenting with different natural sweeteners like honey, agave, or stevia for a personalized touch.
- Maximize flavor extraction by using a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon to gently press herbs and cucumber, releasing essential oils and enhancing the drink’s aromatic profile.
- Elevate presentation by freezing cucumber slices or mint leaves in ice cubes, creating a visually stunning and slowly infusing beverage that keeps the drink cool without diluting its vibrant flavors.
- Transform this refresher into a low-sugar option by using sparkling water instead of still water, adding a light effervescence and reducing overall calorie content.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg