How to Make a Delicious Cucumber Cocktail in 5 Easy Steps

Get ready for a refreshing drink!

There’s something about a drink with cucumber in it.  I was first introduced to cucumber water at a spa.  It was delicious so I looked into the health benefits of cucumber and there were many! Cucumbers contain:

• An anti-inflammatory flavonol called fisetin which plays a role in brain health.
• Numerous antioxidants including the well-known vitamin C and beta-carotene
• Vitamin K, B vitamins, copper, potassium, vitamin C, and manganese that can help you to avoid nutrient deficiencies that are widespread among those eating a typical American diet.
• Biotin (strengthens your hair and nails)
• Silica (great for your nails)

When we go out for date nights or with a group of friends, I tend to lean toward a drink with cucumber.  All of those health benefits – it’s a no-brainer.

We entertain a lot at home, poolside, so I wanted to look for a drink recipe that is refreshing and delicious using cucumbers.  I found this one in a magazine (I forgot the name!) and tweaked it a bit.  It called for a lot more simple syrup than we used.  I don’t like my drinks overly sweet.

YOU WILL NEED:

• 1 English cucumber, peeled and sliced
• 1 bottle Lillet Blanc (I found this at Total Wine)
• 1 bottle Pellegrino
• 3 limes
• Mint for garnish

1. Puree the cucumber in a blender or food processor and then add it to a large pitcher. 
2. Stir the Lillet and Pellegrino into the pitcher.
3. Muddle or squeeze the 3 limes and add to the pitcher as well.
4. Add a mint garnish.
5. Serve over ice and enjoy!

Serves 6.

This drink is nice and light – and super YUMMY!  Some other cucumber drinks I enjoy making are:

• Cucumber Watermelon Spritzer
• Compilation of Cucumber Drink Recipes
• Cucumber Vodka Drink

Are there any cucumber drinks you like?  Would this be a drink you would try?