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Cucumber Lime Refresher

My NEW favourite drink of the summer is my Cucumber Lime Juice, it's so simple and refreshing, reminds me of a perfect summer day.

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Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins
Servings 1
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup lime juice (approximately 5 limes)
  • 4 cup chopped and seeded cucumber (approximately 3 medium cucumbers)
  • 3.5-5 cup water (as per desired taste)
Instructions
  1. In a heatproof measuring glass combine the sugar and enough water to simmer 1 cup of liquid. Allow the sugar to dissolve into the hot water, stirring occasionally.
  2. This water needs to cool before using it.
  3. Juice the limes. Peel, seed and chop cucumbers. Place the cucumbers in the blender. Add the lime juice, the dissolved sugar 1/2 portion. Process until smooth.
  4. Strain the mixture into a pitcher. Add remaining water to pitcher. Taste and adjust with sugar water as per taste. Serve cold. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 479.65kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.54g1%
Saturated Fat 0.16g1%
Sodium 51.96mg3%
Potassium 755.08mg22%
Total Carbohydrate 125.28g42%
Dietary Fiber 2.56g11%
Sugars 108.79g
Protein 3.21g7%
Vitamin A 23.22 IU
Vitamin C 47.94 mg
Calcium 114.66 mg
Iron 1.32 mg
Vitamin E 0.39 IU
Vitamin K 68.94 mcg
Thiamin 0.14 mg
Riboflavin 0.17 mg
Niacin 0.57 mg
Vitamin B6 0.21 mg
Folate 41.22 mcg
Phosphorus 116.78 mg
Magnesium 73.81 mg
Zinc 1.03 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: cucumber, lime, drink, refreshing
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