Cucumber Mint Lemonade

 

Let's create a recipe for a refreshing, low-calorie, cold vegan drink. Here’s a simple recipe for a Cucumber Mint Lemonade!

Ingredients:

• 1 large cucumber
• Juice of 2 large lemons
• 2 tablespoons of agave syrup (or to taste)
• 8-10 fresh mint leaves
• 4 cups of cold water
• Ice cubes
• Lemon slices and mint sprigs (for garnish)

Instructions:

Prepare the Ingredients:
Peel the cucumber and cut it into chunks.
In a blender, combine the cucumber chunks, lemon juice, agave syrup, and mint leaves. Blend until smooth.

Strain the Juice:

Use a fine mesh strainer to strain the cucumber mixture into a large pitcher, pressing the solids to extract as much liquid as possible.

Mix and Chill:

Add cold water to the cucumber and lemon mixture in the pitcher. Stir well to combine.
Taste and adjust sweetness with more agave syrup if needed.
Refrigerate until chilled, about 1-2 hours.

Serve:

Fill glasses with ice cubes.
Pour the chilled lemonade over the ice.
Garnish with lemon slices and a sprig of mint.

Enjoy!
Refresh yourself with this deliciously cooling drink!

Nutritional Information (per serving, approx. 1 cup):

Calories: 30 kcal
Carbohydrates: 8 g
Protein: 0.5 g
Fat: 0.2 g
Sodium: 2 mg
Sugar: 6 g (primarily from agave syrup)

This drink is not only refreshing but also incredibly light in calories, making it perfect for a hot day without the guilt. Plus, it’s all natural and vegan-friendly!