Lemon-Verbena Cucumber Cooler
A refreshing summer drink combining cucumber, lemon, and lemon verbena for a delightful and healthy beverage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 large cucumber, blended and strained
- 4 fresh lemon-verbena leaves, lightly bruised
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3/4 cup filtered water
- A pinch of fine sea salt
- 1 tablespoon light honey
- Ice
- Cucumber ribbon (for garnish)
- Verbena sprig (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients on the counter.
- Prepare the cucumber by cutting and blending until smooth.
- Mix the strained cucumber juice, lemon-verbena leaves, lemon juice, water, and sea salt.
- Shake using a cocktail shaker or jar to combine well.
- Double-strain the mixture over ice into your glass.
- Garnish with a cucumber ribbon and verbena sprig before serving.
Notes
Store combined liquids in the fridge without ice for up to 24 hours. Substitute light honey with agave syrup for a vegan version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: refreshing drink, summer beverage, cucumber cooler, healthy drink, low calorie drink, diabetic friendly
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