Refreshing Cucumber Mint Mocktail
A refreshing and vibrant mocktail that combines cucumber, mint, and lime for a perfect summer drink.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Cucumber
- 1/4 Cup Fresh Mint Leaves
- 1 Inch Piece of Ginger
- 1/2 Cup Fresh Lime Juice
- 2 Cups Soda Water
- Ice Cubes
- Sugar or Sweetener (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by washing the cucumber, mint, and ginger, then slice the cucumber into thin rounds.
- Muddle the mint leaves in a cocktail shaker to release aromatic oils, then add the ginger pieces and muddle together.
- Mix in the cucumber slices and muddle lightly to coax out the juices.
- Add the freshly squeezed lime juice and stir to combine.
- Sweeten the mix to taste, if desired, by adding your choice of sweetener.
- Top with ice cubes and gently pour the soda water over the top.
- Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint, a cucumber slice, or a lime wedge and serve immediately.
Notes
Freeze cucumber slices or mint leaves in ice cubes for a beautiful presentation. Experiment with variations like adding berries or using tonic water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: mocktail, cucumber, mint, refreshing drink, summer beverage