Cucumber Limeade Slushies
Cucumber, lime, honey, and ice cubes combine to create a delicious and refreshing non-alcholic summer drink in just a few minutes.
Servings 2 drinks
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber, chopped
- 2 limes
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 cups ice cubes
- pinch of salt
- a few fresh mint leaves (optional)
- 1 tbsp coarse sanding sugar (for dipping)
- zest of 1 lime (for dipping)
Instructions
PREP INSTRUCTIONS
- Zest one lime and mix with coarse sugar. Place in a shallow bowl or plate. Set aside.
DRINK INSTRUCTIONS
- Juice the zested lime and the second lime, then pour all lime juice into a blender.
- Roughly chop the cucumber and add it to the blender.
- Add ice, honey, and salt to the blender, then blend according to blender instructions until slushie is thick and smooth. Taste and adjust sweetness/lime juice to your liking.
- When ready to serve Cucumber Limeade Slushies: wet your finger with tap water and run it along the rim of a serving glass, then dip the wet rim into the lime zest and sugar mixture. Repeat with second glass.
- Pour Cucumber Limeade Slushies into prepared glasses and serve immediately.