Low-Calorie Drink Recipes

Fresh Mint Water

Pre-make a pitcher for an anytime beverage. Soak melon, mint, and cucumber in water for a cooling summertime drink.

Prep: 15 minutes
Chill: 4 hours
Makes: 8 servings

1 small cucumber, cleaned and sliced
1/4 of a medium honeydew melon, peeled, seeded, and sliced into wedges
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
7 cups water
Fresh mint leaves (optional)

1. Place cucumber, honeydew melon, and mint leaves in a large pitcher. Fill pitcher with water. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours or up to 3 days. Strain mixture; discard solids. Pour water into tall glasses over ice. If desired, garnish with additional fresh mint.

Nutrition Information per serving: 16 calories, 0g protein, 4g carbohydrate, 0g fat (0g saturated), 0g fiber