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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 soothing evening ritual.

Ingredients

Water

  • 500 ml warm water
  • 2 tablespoons sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)
  • 2-3 medium cucumbers (approximately 400g / 14 oz)
  • 2-3 cm fresh ginger root (peeled)
  • 1 large lemon (juice of approximately 60ml / 4 tablespoons)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried mint)
  • 250 ml filtered water
  • Ice cubes 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, soak in baking soda solution for 15 minutes, then rinse.
  • Cut cucumbers into chunks, peel ginger, and juice lemon.
  • 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 an extra refreshing touch, garnish with mint or cucumber slices.
Calories: 50kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Healthy
Keyword: cucumber, Detox, Ginger