Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: No Cooking Involved

Servings: 2-3 Servings

This cucumber mint juice is a perfect summer cooler to keep you hydrated as the mercury sores high! It has great health benefits as it acts as a natural detoxifier and clears your body of any impurities. Mint not only adds its unique flavour to the drink, it has a cooling effect as well.

Bid farewell to aerated drinks and serve this homemade summer refresher to your family!

Ingredients

• Cucumbers: 2 medium sized
• Mint: a bunch (cleaned and chopped)
• Water: ½ cup
• Ice: 1 cup
• Honey: 3-4 tsp
• Lemon juice: 2-4 drops

Method

• Peel, deseed and chop the cucumbers.
• Clean and chop the mint leaves.
• Add both cucumber and the mint leaves together in a blender, add a couple of drops of lime juice, ½ cup of water, 2-4 spoons of honey and blend the mix to a smooth consistency.
• Filter the juice using a strainer.
• Transfer to glasses, add ice cubes and serve chilled.

Eating Guide

• Food Group: Vegetables (raw)
• Veggies are loaded with enzymes and high water content. They aid in digestion and act as a daily dose of vitamins and minerals. Juicing raw vegetables is a tried and tested way to ensure your kids take in their share of raw (even the fussy ones!)

Image courtesy for title pic: www.closetcooking.com

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