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Detox Cucumber Ginger Bedtime Drink

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 cups
Calories 50
A refreshing and detoxifying bedtime drink made with cucumber, ginger, lemon, and mint to promote relaxation and hydration.

Ingredients

Water

  • 500 ml warm water
  • 2 tablespoons sodium bicarbonate baking soda
  • 2-3 medium cucumbers (approximately 400g)
  • 1 inch fresh ginger root (about 2-3cm)
  • 60 ml juice of 1 large lemon
  • 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried mint)
  • 250 ml filtered water
  • Ice cubes optional Ice cubes (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon honey or stevia (for sweetness, optional)
  • Pinch sea salt (for electrolyte balance, optional)

Instructions 

  • Dissolve baking soda in warm water in a large bowl.
  • Wash cucumbers thoroughly, soak in baking soda solution for 15 minutes, then rinse.
  • Cut cucumbers into chunks, peel ginger, and extract lemon juice.
  • Blend cucumber, ginger, lemon juice, and mint with 250ml filtered water until smooth.
  • Add remaining water, strain through a fine sieve, and chill or serve immediately over ice.

Notes

Adjust sweetness and flavor as desired. For a colder drink, add ice cubes before serving.
Calories: 50kcal
Cost: $10
Course: Beverage
Keyword: Cucumber, detox, ginger