Garden Herb Elixir
A non-alcoholic elixir that absorbs garden-fresh flavors into every sip, featuring cucumber, basil, and mint for a cooling, herbaceous experience. This recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together fresh cucumber slices, fresh basil leaves, fresh mint leaves for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 80 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh cucumber slices
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup sparkling water
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a blender, combine 1/2 cup fresh cucumber slices, 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, 1/2 cup cold water, and 1 tbsp honey. Blend on low speed for 30 seconds until smooth and herb-infused.
- Step 2: Strain the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a glass filled with 1/2 cup ice cubes, discarding pulp, then top with 1/4 cup sparkling water and stir gently for 5 seconds to preserve bubbles.
- Step 3: Garnish with a single fresh mint leaf and serve chilled to fully absorb the garden essence.
