Cucumber Mojito Mocktail
PREP TIME 5 Minutes
TOTAL COOK TIME N/A
SERVES 1-2 People
Ingredients
- 1 Nature Fresh Farms® Taste Good Feel Good™ Long English Cucumber, diced
- 1 cup honeydew melon, diced
- Juice of two limes
- 1 tbsp. maple syrup
- 5 ice cubes
- 1/3 cup water
- 4-5 mint leaves, finely diced
Directions
Step 1
Wash all produce before preparing.
Step 2
Blend all ingredients together & serve!
Chef's Tips
If you want to enjoy this recipe in popsicle form, simply blend all ingredients together, pour mixture into popsicle molds, and place in your freezer. After about 2 hours, add one popsicle stick to each mold (it should stand on its own) and put in the freezer for another 5 hours (or until completely frozen).
Nutrition Note
This mocktail is made up of fruits and veggies that are over 90% water by volume, making it a flavorful way to support staying hydrated in the hot summer months. In addition, it contains vitamin C and other antioxidants which supports our immune system, skin and eye health, reduces inflammation in the body, and guards against some forms of cancer and bacterial infections. From a heart health perspective, this blend contains a solid amount of potassium and magnesium which can help guard against high blood pressure. And last, but not least, Cucumbers, honeydew melon, and limes have all been shown to promote improved digestive health.
All these factors and more make this easy and delicious mocktail a powerhouse of nutrition to add to your day!