Cucumber Lemonade Cooler

An essential in most  salads the flavor of refreshing cucumber or Kheera entices everyone in the summer heat. This versatile vegetable is made up to 95% water, which makes it naturally low in calories, fat and cholesterol.  When we were kids, my mother used to cut the cucumber into 4 halves and apply some salt & chilli powder to it and we used to enjoy eating it... Yummm!!

Today, I am going to share a Cucumber Lemonade Cooler which is such a refreshing drink that you will be hooked once you try. This is an ultimate summer beverage. A true summer cooler, this Cucumber and Lemonade Drink is like a rejuvenating spa visit for your cells! The mild flavour of cucumber together with the peppy taste of mint, the tang of lemon will refresh you!!

You can make it in large quantity, maybe overnight to chill it for long hours and relish the following day. A large glass of cucumber lemonade at breakfast will definitely zing-up your mornings!

Let's make the drink....

Ingredients :

      1 cucumber peeled and cut in small cubes to make about 2 cups

      About 8 mint leaves

      Small piece of ginger

      3 cups water

      1 tablespoon lime juice adjust to taste

      3 tablespoons sugar adjust to taste (I used honey instead)

      1/4 teaspoon rock salt to taste

      1/4 teaspoon of black pepper to taste

      Ice cubes & basil leaves to serve

Method :

In a blender, puree the cucumber, mint, ginger, salt, pepper and sugar. Pour the puree through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl. Use the spoon to press the solids to take out all the juice. There will be about 1-1/4 cups of cucumber juice. Add the lime juice and water mix it well. Fill the glasses with ice cubes and pour the cucumber drink.

Cucumber Lemonade cooler is ready to be served. Enjoy!

Do try the recipe and leave your comments & feedback.

* Diabetic patients can use stevia instead of honey / sugar to make this drink.