Cucumber and Mint Lemonade with Tequila
A refreshing and healthy summer drink combining cucumber, mint, and tequila, perfect for warm days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 135 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Diabetic-friendly, Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 cup Sugar (or sugar substitute)
- 1/4 English Cucumber, chopped (plus slices for garnish)
- 3 Mint Springs (plus more for garnish)
- 2 cups Blanco Tequila
- 4 cups Water
Instructions
- Whisk together fresh lemon juice and sugar until dissolved.
- Add chopped cucumber and mint to the pitcher and stir gently.
- Let the mixture steep for about 120 minutes in the fridge.
- Discard the cucumber pieces and mint springs.
- Stir in blanco tequila and water until well combined.
- Serve over ice and garnish with lemon, cucumber slices, and mint.
Notes
For a lower-calorie version, use a sugar substitute. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cucumber, Mint, Lemonade, Tequila, Summer Drink, Healthy Cocktail
Find it online: https://alexandrarecipes.com/cucumber-mint-lemonade-tequila/