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Cucumber and Mint Cooler

Cucumber and Mint Cooler is a modern Nigerian refreshment drink that has gained enormous popularity in Lagos and Abuja health-conscious circles — a clean, incredibly refreshing, low-sugar infused water that combines the cooling properties of cucumber with the refreshing intensity of fresh mint and the brightness of lime. It is the Nigerian answer to the global spa water trend but grounded in Nigerian ingredients — particularly using the high-quality cucumbers grown in Plateau

Cucumber and Mint Cooler, Nigerian cooking

Ingredients

  • 1 big fresh cucumber, thinly sliced (no need to peel)
  • A generous big handful of fresh mint leaves
  • Juice of 2 big limes
  • 6 glasses of cold water
  • A pinch of salt
  • A small amount of honey — optional, for a lightly sweetened version
  • Ice cubes

Method

  1. 01

    Building the Infusion. Place the thinly sliced cucumber and fresh mint leaves in a large jug or bottle. Add lime juice and a pinch of salt. Pour the cold water over everything. Add honey if using. Stir gently.

  2. 02

    Infusing. For a quick drink, serve immediately over ice — the cucumber and mint will have released some flavour. For a more intensely flavoured drink, refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours before serving — the infusion deepens dramatically.

  3. 03

    Serving. Pour into glasses over ice, including some cucumber slices and mint leaves in each glass for visual appeal.

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