Name: Cucumber Lime Cooler
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 large cucumber peeled if thick-skinned, chopped; 3 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1 to 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup to taste; 1/2 cup cold water; 1 cup sparkling water to top; ice for serving; lime wheel and cucumber ribbon optional

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Overview

Prep10 min

Cook0 min

Total10 min

Servings2

DifficultyEasy

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Ingredients

1 large cucumberpeeled if thick-skinned, chopped3 tbsp fresh lime juice1 to 2 tbsp honey or maple syrupto taste1/2 cup cold water1 cup sparkling waterto top icefor serving lime wheel and cucumber ribbonoptional

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Equipment

Blender
Fine mesh sieve optional
Pitcher
Glasses

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Method

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Blend the cucumber

Blend cucumber, lime juice, sweetener, and cold water until smooth and pale green.

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Strain if you like

Pour through a fine mesh sieve for a clearer cooler, or leave it rustic.

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Pour and top

Fill glasses with ice, pour in the base, top with sparkling water, and garnish. Serve cold.

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Tips

NoteAurora prefers the garnish. I prefer the last bite.

NoteMake it once, then make it yours with tiny swaps.

NoteLeftovers are friends if you store them kindly.

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Nutrition

Caloriesvaries

NoteApproximate; depends on servings and toppings

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Storage

RefrigeratorStore covered and reheat gently when needed.

Best freshFlavor and texture are happiest the day you make it.

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Frequently asked

Can I change it a little?+

Yes — keep the heart of the method and swap toppings or veggies as you like.

How do I store leftovers?+

Cool, cover, and refrigerate. Reheat gently when needed.

Is this hard?+

No — easy steps, soft kitchen energy.

Cucumber Lime Cooler

Overview

Ingredients

Equipment