Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
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1 cucumber, peeled and sliced
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1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
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2 tbsp Honey in the Hollow Bee Farm honey (adjust to taste)
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4 cups cold water
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1 tbsp fresh lime juice (optional, for extra freshness)
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Ice cubes
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Cucumber slices and mint sprigs (for garnish)
Instructions
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In a blender, combine the peeled cucumber slices and fresh mint leaves. Add 1 cup of cold water and blend until smooth.
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Strain the cucumber and mint mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher, discarding the pulp. Stir in the Honey in the Hollow Bee Farm honey until fully dissolved.
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Add the fresh lime juice for a citrusy kick, if desired.
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Pour the remaining 3 cups of cold water into the pitcher and stir well. Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more Honey in the Hollow Bee Farm honey if needed.
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Refrigerate the cooler for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors infuse.
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Serve the cooler over ice cubes in glasses. Garnish with extra cucumber slices and fresh mint sprigs.
Nutritional Facts (Per Serving):
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Calories: 40
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Protein: 1 g
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Carbohydrates: 10 g
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Fat: 0 g
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Fiber: 1 g
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Sugar: 9 g
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Sodium: 10 mg