Рецепт Cucumber lemonade recipe – How to make cucumber lemon detox drink recipe – summer recipes

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Cucumber lemonade is a very healthy and refreshing drink made from cucumber and lemon and flavoured with mint leaves.  Cucumbers have lot of water content and rich in Vitamin A and C, potassium and Vitamin K.  Lemons are also a good source of citric acid, potassium, calcium, phosphorous & magnesium. It helps in cleansing the system of impurities and  prevents diseases. It is also a great detox drink which will help your body detox and flush out toxins and clean your system.  Cucumber lemonade water is a perfect drink to sip all day as a delicious hydrating treat.  It helps in increasing your metabolism, aids in weight loss and has anti-aging properties. Consume this drink regularly for long lasting benefits. Prep Time : 10  mins Servings :  1 person Indian cuisine INGREDIENTS Cucumber – 1 (approx. 1 cup.. chopped roughly) Lemon – 2 tablespoons Mint leaves – 2 to 3 leaves Sugar – 1 teaspoon (optional) Water – 1 cup A pinch of salt HOW TO MAKE OR PREPARE CUCUMBER LEMONADE RECIPE Peel the skin of the cucumber.  Chop them into pieces. Take a blender and add the cucumber pieces and mint leaves.  Add little water and blend them to a smooth paste.   Then add the remaining water and blend again. Strain the mixture in a clean bowl or vessel with the help of a strainer.  Discard the impurities. Add salt, sugar and lemon juice and mix well.  Pour in a serving glass and serve chilled. Add ice-cubes at the time of serving and garnish with cucumber slices or lemon wedges. NOTES/TIPS You can add honey instead of sugar. Adjust lemon juice as per your preference. Do not add too many mint leaves as it spoils the taste.  Add 2-3 mint leaves just for flavour. Add grated ginger for additional flavour and health benefits.   Related RecipesMint lemonade recipe – how to make fresh mint lemonade recipe – summer drinksHealthy vegetable oats poha recipeApple milkshake recipe – How to make apple milkshake recipeApple chocolate smoothie recipe – How to make apple chocolate smoothie recipeOats spiced buttermilk recipeStrawberry milkshake recipe – How to make strawberry milkshake recipeQuick and instant oats dosa recipe – healthy breakfast recipe – oats recipesMix fruits lassi recipe – How to make mixed fruits lassi recipe – lassi recipesRose lassi recipe – How to make rose lassi recipe – lassi recipesPanaka or panakam recipe (jaggery and pepper flavoured drink) – Rama Navami recipes