Cucumber Mint Cooler

Name: Cucumber Mint Cooler
Ingredients: Cucumber Fresh cucumber, muddled — 1/2; Fresh lime juice — 15 ml (1/2 oz); Simple syrup — 15 ml (1/2 oz); Fresh mint leaves — 6-8; Soda water, to top — 90 ml (3 oz)

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Highball

Glass

Cucumber ribbon and mint sprig

Garnish

Ingredients

Cucumber Fresh cucumber, muddled — 1/2
Fresh lime juice — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
Simple syrup — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
Fresh mint leaves — 6-8
Soda water, to top — 90 ml (3 oz)

Method

Muddle the cucumber and mint with the syrup and lime juice.
Strain into a glass filled with ice.
Top with soda water.
Garnish with a cucumber ribbon and mint sprig.

Description: A crisp, garden-fresh mocktail built on muddled cucumber and mint, cooling and light.

Cultural Background: Part of the modern wave of produce-forward mocktails that grew alongside the broader low- and no-alcohol drinking movement of the 2010s-20s.

Tips: Peel a wide ribbon of cucumber with a vegetable peeler for an easy, elegant garnish.

Variations: Add a splash of fresh grapefruit juice for extra brightness.

Serving Suggestion: Serve tall, over ice, as a refreshing, spa-like drink.

Nutrition: Approx. 60 kcal per serving

FAQs:

Q: Can I make this ahead for a party?
A: Muddle and strain the base in batches, then top individual glasses with soda water to order to keep the fizz.