Cucumber Lime Cooler
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 1 1x
Description
A splash of gin would take this drink from refreshing beverage to summery cocktail.
Ingredients
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- 1 cucumber
- 1 1/2 limes, juiced
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) simple syrup
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
- Ice cubes
- seltzer or gin (optional)
Instructions
- Peel, seed and chop cucumber and blend it in a food processor.
- Add the simple syrup and lime juice
- Add water and ice cubes and blend until smooth
- Strain into a glass and top with seltzer and/or gin.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I turn this into a cocktail?
Yes — the excerpt specifically suggests that “a splash of gin would take this drink from refreshing beverage to summery cocktail.” Gin is listed as an optional ingredient alongside seltzer; add both or just one when topping the strained drink.
