Description
This refreshing cucumber limeade is made with cucumber juice, fresh lime juice, mint, and lemon balm for the ultimate cooling summer drink. It’s naturally vegan, easy to make, and perfect for hot summer days!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup water, just boiled
- 1 tablespoon dried mint, or 3 tablespoons fresh mint
- 1 tablespoon dried lemon balm, or 3 tablespoons fresh lemon balm
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 1/2 cups cucumber juice, from about 2 medium/large cucumbers
- 6 tablespoons fresh lime juice, from about 3-5 medium limes
Instructions
Add the mint and lemon balm to a heat-safe glass or mug, then pour the cup of just-boiled water over them. Cover and steep for 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, strain out the herbs then add the liquid to a quart-sized jar along with the maple syrup, cucumber juice, and lime juice. Shake or stir well to combine.
Serve over ice or chill before serving.
Makes 2 large or 3 smaller servings. Keep leftovers in the fridge and enjoy within 3-4 days for the best flavor.
Notes
- You do not have to have a juicer in order to juice your cucumbers. You can simply liquify them in a blender, adding water as needed to help them blend, then strain through a sieve.
- If you don’t have lemon balm, feel free to double up on the mint!
- Want to make a pitcher? You can easily double or triple the recipe.
- You can use agave or honey in place of the maple syrup. If you use agave, I would start with only 3 tablespoons as it typically has a sweeter taste than maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Steeping Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage