Cucumber-Mint Juice

This is a super cooling and refreshing juice, probably because cucumber is packed with water. It’s tasty and perfect for a hot day or any day at all. Try it and you’ll be hooked!

INGREDIENTS

• Cucumber – 1 large
• Fresh mint leaves – 1 or 2 handfuls
• Sugar – 1/4 cup
• Lime – 4 to 6 pieces
• Water

PROCEDURE

Step 1

Wash the fruits and mint leaves.

Step 2

Chop up the cucumber and transfer it into a blender.

Step 3

Remove the leaves from the stems and transfer to the blender.

Step 4

Add the sugar. You can use more or less.

Step 5

Add some water to get the blender going. About 1 and 1/2 cups.

Step 6

Cover and blend.

Step 7

Strain the juice into a pitcher.

Step 8

Press with a spatula or spoon to extract as much juice as possible. Set aside.

Step 9

Cut the limes in half. You can use between 4 to 6 pieces depending on how juicy they are.

Step 10

Add the lime juice.

Step 11

Fill up the pitcher with some water or ice cubes.

Step 12

Add a few slices of lime.

Chill and serve.

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Enjoy!