No-Cal Cucumber Cooler

(from sissboombah’s recipe box)

Guests at trendy spas and tony restaurants guzzle this simple-yet-sophisticated calorie-free alternative to water.

Source: Shape magazine

Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Serves 4 people

Categories: cold drink, healthy, not tried

Ingredients

  • 5 mint leaves
  • 4 medium cucumbers
  • 1 small lime
  • 1 medium orange
  • 6 cups of cold water

Directions

  1. Bruise mint leaves with a dull object to release their flavor. Peel, seed and slice the cucumbers. Wash and slice the lime and the orange. Place all ingredients along with the cold water in a large pitcher. Let steep in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes. Pour liquid through a strainer into tall glasses and garnish with a mint leaf or lime slice. May be refrigerated for up to 24 hours. (Note: If left unstrained longer than 2 hours, liquid will become bitter.)

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