Cucumber cooler

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Cucumber cooler

Refresh your tea party guests with this light and summery drink

5 minutes

Serves 2

Sarah Drabble

Recipe by: Sarah Drabble | Nutritionist

We don’t use alcohol in our recipes as it increases the risk of cancer. Our mocktails are a refreshing alternative for anyone wanting to cut down on booze.

Sarah Drabble

Recipe by: Sarah Drabble | Nutritionist

We don’t use alcohol in our recipes as it increases the risk of cancer. Our mocktails are a refreshing alternative for anyone wanting to cut down on booze.

Ingredients

  • 8–10 mint leaves
  • 8 thin slices cucumber
  • Ice cubes
  • 600ml low-calorie tonic water

CALORIES: 5

FAT: 0g

SALT: 0g

SUGAR: 0g

Method

  1. For each serving, place 4–5 mint leaves in a high-ball glass and gently bash with a wooden spoon handle.
  2. Cut 6 of the cucumber slices in half and add half the slices to each glass with a couple of ice cubes.
  3. Pour half the tonic water into each glass, and mix with a twizzler or straw.
  4. Fill each glass with ice, decorate the edge of the glasses with a slice of cucumber and serve.

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