Description
The Lemon‑Mint and Honey Cooler is a refreshing, naturally sweetened beverage that blends fresh lemon juice, cooling mint, and honey into a slushy, revitalizing drink perfect for hot days. Quick to make and customizable, it’s a crowd-pleasing summer favorite.
Ingredients
- 3 cups ice cubes
- 1 cup cold water
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves (loosely packed)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- Juice of 3 lemons
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
- Wash and dry the mint leaves. Cut lemons in half and juice them, removing seeds.
- In a blender, combine ice cubes, cold water, mint leaves, honey, lemon juice, and brown sugar.
- Blend on high for 30–45 seconds until smooth and slushy.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Pour into chilled glasses and serve immediately.
- Optional: Garnish with a lemon slice or mint sprig.
Notes
- Add cucumber for a spa-inspired twist.
- Use basil instead of mint for a different herbal note.
- Freeze in popsicle molds for a summer treat.
- Add ginger or cayenne for a spicy kick.
- Mix in berries for fruity depth.
- Use lime or a mix of lemon and lime for a different citrus profile.
- Substitute half the water with sparkling water for fizz.
- Best served immediately; shake or stir if stored for up to 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
