This Cucumber Basil Limeade Drink Recipe is a perfect treat for cooling down after a hot day.
Isn’t this faux cocktail recipe absolutely beautiful and summery looking? Not only is it pretty, but it is so yummy – like drinking a delicious but relaxing spa beverage!
This gorgeous green is accomplished by a mix of all green yumminess: limes, cucumbers, and basil.
Specialty Ingredients:
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Cucumbers, while not extremely flavorful, are full of other great things. Paired with basil and lime, you get a delicious drink that is actually pretty good for you.
According to Dr. Mercola:
Cucumbers contain multiple B vitamins, including vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and vitamin B7 (biotin). B vitamins are known to help ease feelings of anxiety and buffer some of the damaging effects of stress.Cucumbers are rich in two of the most basic elements needed for healthy digestion: water and fiber.
Notes:
1. If not using a high speed blender, the limeade might be a little “pulpy”. In that case, do stain it through a fine mesh strainer, before serving.
2. Zap the limes in the microwave for 10 to 15 seconds. They will release more juice. The hack really works!
More Easy Cucumber Recipes:
Did you find cucumbers on sale or did your garden produce a ton? Because let me tell you, gardens are notorious for producing way more than expected and seriously, how many plain cucumbers can one family eat?
Turns out, with these yummy recipes, you can eats LOTS. 🙂 Thank goodness. LOL!
- Tuna Cucumber Bites
- Throw together this easy Cucumber & Jicama Salad from Busy At Home
- Cucumber Roll-ups
More Delicious Mocktails for Teenagers:
Cucumber Basil Limeade Drink Recipe
Don't miss out on this Cucumber Basil Limeade Drink Recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 large English Cucumber peeled, seeded and chopped
- 2 teaspoons Basil Leaves about 10-12 whole
- 1/3 cup of freshly squeezed Lime Juice 4 big limes
- Zest of one Lime
- ½ cup of Sugar.
- ¼ teaspoon of Sea Salt
- 1 + 4 cups of cold water
- Cucumber spears Basil Leaves and Lime Slices/wedges to garnish (optional)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, bring the sugar, lime zest and 1 cup water to a gentle boil on medium heat. Keep stirring to dissolve the sugar.
Remove from the heat and let it cool to room temperature. This step can be made in advance too.
In a blender add the cooled lime syrup, chopped cucumbers, basil leaves, lime juice, sea salt and another cup of water. Blend on high for a minute or so.
Add the remaining 2 cups of water and mix well.
Serve immediately over ice, garnished with cucumber spears and lime slices.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 320Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 295mgCarbohydrates: 90gFiber: 7gSugar: 59gProtein: 4g
Miz Helen says
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Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
Sounds so refreshing! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner Link up!
Miz Helen says
Your Cucumber Basil Limeade will be a very refreshing drink for a hot summer day! Hope you have a fantastic weekend and thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with us here at Full Plate Thursday. We hope to see you again real soon.
Miz Helen
Maisy says
Wow, this green colour! Sounds like an interesting combo of flavours – and pretty healthy (if it weren’t for the sugar, haha)! Perfect for the summer months 🙂
*Maisy
Atim at EffiFit says
I want to try this! It looks soo good! Thanks for sharing on the Inspire Me Monday Link Party!
Lindsay @ The DIY Mommy says
This looks so delicious and refreshing. Love the ingredients and how detoxing it is for you 🙂
carolyn says
I am not a fan of cucumber and have always really wondered if cucumbers do cool you down. I guess it’s where the saying cool as a cucumber comes from!
I may just try this drink, we are having some hot weather lately