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Cucumber Mint Citrus Cooler

Spa-water meets lemonade — a crisp, naturally low-calorie infusion of cucumber, mint, and citrus, and the perfect summer pour.

⏱ 5 min + 2 hr chill🥤 Serves 6🌿 Caffeine-free🥗 Naturally low calorie
Cucumber Mint Citrus Cooler

Ingredients

  • 6 cupscold water
  • ½cucumber, sliced
  • Handfulfresh mint
  • 1lemon, sliced
  • To serveice

Why it works

Research consistently shows people drink more when a beverage tastes refreshing. This one is:

  • Inexpensive
  • Elegant
  • Naturally low calorie

Method

1

Combine

Add the cold water, cucumber, mint, and lemon to a large pitcher and stir gently to combine.

2

Chill and infuse

Cover and chill in the fridge for 2 hours so the cucumber, mint, and citrus can infuse.

3

Serve

Pour over ice and serve cold.

How it meets our Recipe Philosophy

✓ Hydrating✓ Affordable✓ Easy✓ Delicious✓ Evidence-informed

Supports hydration and contributes beneficial nutrients, with no promise of disease treatment.

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Physician-reviewedRecipe developed & reviewed by Dr. Tosin
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