Stay Cool with the Cucumber Lime Mocktail
Take one sip of this Cucumber Lime Mocktail, and you’ll be cool as a cucumber.
Cucumbers–the September Harvest of the Month–have an inside temp that is 20 degrees cooler than the surrounding room, leading to the popular phrase.
In addition to being cooling, this veggie’s flavors make it a perfect compliment to this refreshingly delicious drink–ideal for those hot summer days or anytime you need a break.
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Ingredients:
- 1 cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1 cup of water
- 4 tbsp. lime juice
- 3 tbsp. mint leaves
- 2 tbsp. honey
- tsp. salt
- 1 cup carbonated water
- Ice
Directions:
- Add cucumber, water, lime juice, mint leaves, honey and salt to blender and blend until smooth.
- Strain juice through a fine strainer into pitcher.
- Add carbonated water.
- Pour in glasses over ice. Garnish with cucumber slice or sprig of mint.
Serves 4