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Cucumber Cooler

Rozanne Stevens
  • Serves: 6
  • Preparation: 10
  • Ready: 10

This vitamin- and mineral-infused cucumber water from Rozanne Stevens makes a refreshing summer drink and is a healthier alternative to sugar laden soft drinks.

Ingredients

  • 2 litres water
  • 4 cups of ice cubes
  • 2 English cucumbers
  • 1 cup fresh lime juice

Method

Peel the cucumbers into long ribbons with a vegetable peeler. Carry on going until all the cucumber is peeled.

Place the cucumber in a large jug. Pour over the lime juice and top up with water. Keep topping up as needed.

Serve over ice cubes for a refreshing drink.

Additonal notes

Recipe courtesy of Rozanne Stevens.

For cookbooks and healthy cookery courses, please visit www.rozannestevens.com, and follow Rozanne on Twitter @RozanneStevens.

“Cucumber water makes a refreshing summer drink and is a healthier alternative to sugar laden soft drinks. You also get all the added benefits of the vitamins and minerals of the cucumber infusing into the water. Excellent to prevent mineral loss and dehydration in hot weather. Feel free to add fresh herbs and fruits to create your own delicious summer coolers.”

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