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!