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Cucumber Mint Hydration Cooler

A light, spa-fresh blend of cucumber, honeydew, mint and coconut water that is perfect after a workout or on a hot day.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Drinks, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 55
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup chopped cucumber (peel on, if organic)
  • 1 cup frozen honeydew melon chunks
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut water
  • 1/2 cup baby spinach
  • 8 to 10 fresh mint leaves
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • 1 cup ice

Equipment

  • Blender

Method
 

  1. Add the coconut water, cucumber, spinach, mint and lime juice to the blender.
  2. Add the honeydew and ice.
  3. Blend on high until smooth and slushy, about 45 seconds.
  4. Pour into glasses, garnish with a mint sprig and a cucumber slice, and serve ice-cold.

Notes

Tips & swaps
  • Smoother texture: strain through a fine-mesh sieve for a juice-like drink.
  • Make it a meal: add 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or a scoop of unflavored protein powder.
  • No honeydew? Use frozen green grapes or pineapple.
Nutrition values are estimates based on the ingredients listed and will vary with brands and portion sizes.