This refreshing cucumber mint limeade is the perfect summer drink. It's easy to make, bursting with flavor, and seriously hydrating. I developed this recipe after one particularly sweltering summer – I was desperately searching for a drink to cool me down but that tasted as good as it looked. Believe me, I have tried many recipes! This one is the real deal. It's incredibly versatile, too. You can easily adjust the sweetness and mint to your liking. You could even add a splash of vodka or gin for a grown-up version if the mood strikes.
Making this drink is super easy. It's so refreshing, I swear that after just one sip of it, you'll feel like you're on a tropical beach vacation without even leaving your kitchen. Seriously, this recipe is about to change your summer. It's an absolute lifesaver if you're a parent (like me!). When the kids are overtired from playing outside all day, and you just need to cool them down, this drink is exactly what you'll need. It's so refreshing and flavorful, the perfect escape from the summer heat!
Required Equipments
- Blender
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Pitcher or large jar
- Strainer (optional)
- Ice
Cucumber-Mint-Limeade
This light and refreshing cucumber mint limeade is the perfect summer drink; easy to make and bursting with flavor!
⏳ Yield & Time
Yield: 1 servings
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time:
🍽 Ingredients
📖 Instructions
- First things first, wash those cucumbers! Nobody wants a sandy surprise in their drink. I've learned this the hard way, trust me. Once they're squeaky clean, peel them. You can leave the peel on if you like; it adds a little something extra. Your call!
- Next, chop up those cucumbers, mint leaves, and lime. Don't overthink the size of the pieces. Roughly chopped works just fine. The blender will do the heavy lifting.
- Time to get blending! Toss everything – cucumber, mint, lime juice, water, and sweetener – into your trusty blender. Give it a good whirl until it's all smooth and delicious. If you’re using a less powerful blender, you may need to stop and scrape down the sides a few times.
- If you're aiming for an extra smooth limeade, strain it through a fine-mesh strainer into your pitcher or jar. This step removes any little bits of cucumber or mint that might be lingering. You can skip this if you're not too fussed about it, but I prefer it smooth.
- Pour it into your favorite glass, fill it with ice (lots of ice!), add a lime wedge (a little touch of elegance, why not!), and enjoy! Sip, savor, and smile. That's the good stuff.
📝 Notes
- For a sweeter limeade, add more sweetener. For a tarter taste, reduce the sweetener.
- Adjust the amount of mint to your liking. More mint equals a more minty limeade!
- Feel free to use other fruits like strawberries or blueberries for an added flavor kick! I've found strawberries particularly delicious in this recipe.
- Use bottled or filtered water for the best taste. Tap water often contains minerals that can dull the flavor of this delightful beverage.
🍎 Nutrition
Calories: 100kcal
Protein: 1g
Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 2g
Calcium: 10mg
