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Lime and Cucumber Water

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Get ready to sip this refreshing, zesty lime and cucumber water. It’s a Copycat Starbucks Cool Lime Refresher that you can make at home effortlessly.

This invigorating lime and cucumber-infused drink transports you to a tropical oasis with each sip.

Lime and cucumber water in a glass.

Picture this: It’s a scorching summer day, and you’re craving a splash of citrus, a hint of sweetness, and an explosion of refreshment in a single sip.

Starbucks Cool Lime Refresher

This minty cucumber drink can be easily recreated at home.

Lime and Cucumber Water in a glass.

In Mexico, this drink would be called a cucumber lime agua fresca. Basically Spanish for the best cool lime refresher.

With just a few simple ingredients and a sprinkle of kitchen magic, you’ll become your own barista extraordinaire.

Say goodbye to those long Starbucks queues and hello to a cool lime Starbucks refreshers drink made by you.

Lime and Cucumber Water in a glass.

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To make this cucumber lime drink you will need:

Cucumber Drink Ingredients

You will need a few ingredients to make this copycat Starbucks cool lime refresher.

Lime and cucumber water ingredients
  • Fresh mint
  • Some limes
  • Cucumbers
  • Water
  • Brown sugar (or preferred sweetener)
  • Ice

How to Make a Cool Lime Refresher

Start by slicing the cucumbers and set them aside.

Next, finely chop the mint.

Place both the cucumber and mint in a large bowl and fill it with water.

Lime and Cucumber Water ingredients

Add the juice of 2 limes and let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Lime and Cucumber Water ingredients

Next, strain the liquid into another bowl.

Lime and cucumber water being strained.
Lime and cucumber water strained.

Then add some sugar to the strained liquid.

Lime and cucumber water with some brown sugar added.

Fill two large glasses with some garnishes like sliced limes and fresh mint and fill with plenty of ice.

A glass filled with garnishes of lime slices and fresh mint.

Stir the drink and then pour it into the glasses and serve immediately.

Lime and cucumber water in a glass with a straw.

More alcohol free summer drinks to try

Lime and Cucumber Water

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Lime and Cucumber Water

Starbucks Cool Lime Refresher Recipe

Yield: 2 Drinks

Lime and Cucumber Water

Lime and cucumber water in a glass.

Get ready to sip this refreshing, zesty lime and cucumber water. It's a Copycat Starbucks Cool Lime Refresher that you can make at home effortlessly.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup fresh mint, save some for garnishes
  • 3 limes, use one for garnishes
  • 2 cucumbers, sliced, save some for garnishes
  • 2 cups cold water
  • 1 1/2 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 cup ice

Instructions

  1. Start by slicing the cucumbers and set them aside.
  2. Next, finely chop the mint.
  3. Put both the cucumber and mint in a large bowl and fill it with water.
  4. Add the juice of 2 limes and let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  5. Next, strain the liquid into another bowl.
  6. Then add some sugar to the strained liquid.
  7. Fill two large glasses with some garnishes like sliced limes and fresh mint and fill with plenty of ice.
  8. Stir the drink and then pour it into the glasses and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

2

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 72Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 22mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 4gSugar: 8gProtein: 2g

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Carol Lovett is the founder of Ditch the Wheat and a Globe and Mail bestselling author of the cookbook, Ditch the Wheat. She has been eating gluten free since 2010. She loves all things food, natural living, and spiritual. She's also a reiki master and crystal healer.

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