“Cooler” and “Cucumber” are words that are almost synonymous. You must have heard the saying “Cool as a Cucumber”. The saying comes from research which has shown cucumber to have immense cooling properties. It soothes your body and refreshes your mind. It is the perfect antidote to the poison of summer. Here is a drink you can prepare in a short time during the summer and let you face that crazy heat with ease 🙂

Time: 

• Prep time – 5 minutes
• Cook time – NA

Ingredients: 

• Medium Sized Cucumber (Skinned and Cut into Cubes) – 1
• Mint leaves – 12
• Juice from one small lime
• Water – 1/2 cup
• Salt to taste OR – 1/2 tsp
• Sugar to taste OR – 2 tbsp
  • Option to substitute with honey – 2 tbsp

Method:

1. Add all of the above ingredients into a blender. Blend till smooth
2. Strain into serving glass and add ice cubes
3. Serve chilled 🙂