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Cucumber Mint Cooler Recipe

This Cucumber Mint Cooler is the ultimate hydrating refreshment, perfect for hot summer days, spa sessions, or simply staying cool. It’s light, crisp, and bursting with fresh cucumber, zesty lime, and cool mint. Naturally low in calories and refined sugar-free, it’s a guilt-free way to sip your way through the heat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Course Beverages, Drinks, Non-Alcoholic
Cuisine American, Global fusion, Mediterranean-inspired, Spa-style
Servings 4 glasses (about 6–8 oz each)
Calories 15 kcal

Equipment

  • Blender or muddler
  • Fine mesh strainer (optional)
  • Citrus squeezer
  • Pitcher
  • Knife + cutting board
  • Serving glasses
  • Serving glasses

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large English cucumber (or 2 Persian cucumbers), sliced
  • 1 handful fresh mint leaves (about 15–20 leaves)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
  • 2–3 cups cold still or sparkling water
  • 1–2 teaspoons honey or agave syrup (optional, to taste)
  • Ice cubes (for serving)
  • Extra mint and cucumber slices, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the ingredients: Wash cucumber and mint thoroughly. Slice cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons.
  • Muddle or blend:
    For subtle flavor: Add cucumber and mint to a pitcher and gently muddle to release oils.
    For stronger flavor: Blend cucumber, mint, lime juice, and sweetener (if using) with a splash of water. Strain for a smooth finish if desired.
  • Combine: Pour the cucumber mixture (muddled or strained) into a pitcher. Add the remaining cold water or sparkling water. Stir to combine.
  • Adjust to taste: Taste and add more lime juice or honey if needed.
  • Serve: Pour over ice in serving glasses. Garnish with extra mint leaves and cucumber slices.
  • Optional chill time: Let the cooler rest for 10–15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to infuse.

Notes

  • Make it ahead: You can prepare the base (without ice or sparkling water) and refrigerate it up to 2 days.
  • Vegan: Naturally vegan—just use agave or maple syrup if sweetening.
  • No blender? Use a muddler or wooden spoon to mash ingredients in the pitcher.
  • Add fizz: For a bubbly version, swap in sparkling water or tonic just before serving.
  • Extra detox boost: Add a few slices of fresh ginger or soaked chia seeds.
  • Presentation tip: Freeze mint or cucumber slices in ice cubes for a gorgeous, spa-like touch.
Keyword Cucumber mint drink, cucumber spritzer, cucumber water, detox drink, healthy cooler, hydrating drink, mint refresher, non-alcoholic summer drink, summer cooler