Refreshing Cucumber-Lime Electrolyte Drink

Refreshing Cucumber-Lime Electrolyte Drink

20 mins
easy
4 servings

A quick and easy homemade electrolyte drink packed with fresh cucumber and lime, perfect for a hot day or after a workout.

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Equipment Needed

  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Large pitcher
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Medium bowl
  • Rolling pin or hands

Ingredients

  • 1.00 cupFresh Lime Juice(From about 8 medium limes)
  • 1.00 tablespoonSugar(plus 2 teaspoons)
  • 0.50 teaspoonKosher Salt(Diamond Crystal or ¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt)
  • 3.25 cupsWater
  • 1.00 largeEnglish Cucumber(About 11 oz.)
  • 1.00 cupFresh Mint(Coarsely chopped; plus sprigs for garnish (optional))

Instructions

1

In a medium bowl, combine lime juice, sugar, salt, and water. Stir until sugar and salt dissolve completely.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

2

Cut the cucumber into 4 equal pieces. Place chopped mint on top of 3 cucumber pieces and gently smash with a rolling pin or your hands until slightly wilted and broken down.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

3

Transfer the smashed cucumber and mint to the lime juice mixture and let it sit for 10 minutes to infuse flavors.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

4

Strain the mixture into a pitcher, pressing gently on the solids to extract all the juice. Discard the solids.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

5

Slice the remaining cucumber quarter into rounds for garnish.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

6

Pour the drink into ice-filled glasses and garnish with cucumber slices and mint sprigs (optional).

Estimated time: 3 minutes

7

Alternatively, pour into a water bottle for on-the-go hydration.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

8

For best results, chill the drink for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Estimated time: 30 minutes

9

The drink can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

10

Enjoy your refreshing cucumber-lime electrolyte drink!