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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 combining cucumber, ginger, lemon, and mint for a healthy unwind.

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • 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, soak in baking soda solution for 15 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
  • Cut cucumbers into chunks, peel ginger, and extract lemon juice.
  • Blend cucumber, ginger, lemon juice, and mint with 250ml filtered water until smooth, then add remaining water and blend briefly.
  • Strain the mixture into a pitcher, chill for 30 minutes or serve immediately over ice, garnished with mint or cucumber slices if desired.

Notes

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