Sugar-Free Refreshing Barley Drink
Quench your thirst with this Sugar-Free Refreshing Barley Drink, a naturally hydrating and nutritious beverage that’s perfect for hot summer days or a wholesome year-round refreshment. This recipe combines pearl barley simmered to release its mild, nutty essence, with zingy fresh lemon juice, cooling cucumber, aromatic mint leaves, and a touch of warming ginger root. Completely sugar-free, this drink strikes a harmonious balance of flavors while being guilt-free and packed with natural goodness. Ideal for health-conscious individuals, it boasts essential hydration and subtle detoxifying properties. Easy to prepare and best served chilled over ice, this vibrant concoction is a revitalizing way to elevate your beverage game.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 100 grams Pearl barley
- 1.5 liters Water
- 4 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 10 leaves Fresh mint leaves
- 0.5 medium Cucumber
- 1 inch piece Ginger root
Instructions
Rinse the pearl barley thoroughly under cold running water to remove any debris or excess starch.
In a large pot, combine the rinsed barley and 1.5 liters of water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 45 minutes or until the barley is tender.
While the barley is cooking, peel and thinly slice the ginger root. Set aside.
Wash the cucumber. If desired, peel the skin off. Slice the cucumber thinly and set aside.
Once the barley is cooked, strain it using a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth, collecting the barley water in a large heatproof bowl. You can reserve the cooked barley for another use.
Allow the barley water to cool to room temperature.
Once cooled, add the sliced ginger, cucumber, fresh mint leaves, and lemon juice to the barley water.
Cover and refrigerate the beverage for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to infuse.
After chilling, strain the drink to remove the solids. Serve cold over ice and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
386 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.5 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 106 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.4 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.8 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.2 g | ||
| Protein | 11.0 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 159 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 522 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
