The perfect refreshing beverage you need this summer
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
2 minutes
Servings:
Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 cup water, divided
  • 3 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 5 large limes
  • 1 large or 2 small (18 ounces total) seedless cucumber, peeled, roughly cut
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced mint leaves
  • blueberries, for garnish
Directions
  1. Step 1: Mix 3/4 cup sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Heat to a boil, then simmer, covered, for 1 minute. Uncover and let cool. Stir in 3 tablespoons chia seeds and let stand for 15 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Finely grate the rind from 2 of the limes into a blender. Squeeze the juice from 5 limes or until you have about 3/4 cup. Add lime juice and cucumber to a blender; process until smooth. Add 1/4 cup mint and pulse to chop it coarsely. Transfer mixture to a pitcher. Add chia mixture. Stir in 1 cup water. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
  3. Step 3: Serve very cold garnished with blueberries.