Summer Lime Cooler
A refreshing and healthy beverage featuring zesty lime, aromatic herbs, and a hint of sweetness, perfect for summer hydration and weight loss.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Drink
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Diabetic-friendly, Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 stalk of Lemongrass
- 1 cup Thai Basil leaves
- 1/2 cup Fresh Mint leaves
- 2 Kaffir Lime Leaves
- 1 cup Fresh Lime Juice
- 1/4 cup Super Fine Sugar (or Honey)
- Crushed or Shaved Ice
- 1 cup Tonic Water
Instructions
- Prepare the lemongrass by cooking it at 300°F for 20 minutes.
- Chop the cooked lemongrass after cutting 2 inches from the stout end and 1 inch from the slender end.
- Blend the chopped lemongrass, Thai basil, mint leaves, kaffir lime leaf, lime juice, and super fine sugar until fully combined.
- Let the mixture sit for at least 20 minutes to infuse flavors.
- Blend again briefly to ensure all ingredients are well combined.
- Combine the mixture with tonic water in a large bowl or pitcher.
- Strain the mixture using a fine sieve to remove fibrous bits.
- Serve over ice in cocktail glasses.
Notes
Adjust sweetness to taste with additional sugar or honey. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: summer drink, lime cooler, refreshing mocktail
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