Cucumber Cooler

Here is just the thing you would need to beat the summer heat. Cucumber contains 95% water and hence is a must have especially in the summer months. Since cucumber is very low in calories and high in dietary fiber it is effective in aiding weight loss. Guess its time to say bye-bye to sodas and coffees and welcome this cool cooler

Serves: 2
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: NA

Ingredients:

Cucumber : 1
Mint leaves : 8
Lemon Juice : 2 tbsp
Sugar : 3 tsp
Chilled Water : 2 cups
Salt : a pinch
Ice : as required

Method of Preparation:

1. Peel cucumber, discard the ends as they are bitter. Cut into cubes.
2. In a blender, add cucumber, mint, sugar and salt and blend well till there are no pieces of cucumber or mint leaves.
3. Add water to the blender and strain the juice. Discard the cucumber residue.
4. Add lemon juice and mix.
5. Pour in glasses and serve. You can add ice if required.