Refreshing Cucumber Mint Mocktail
A crisp, cool, and hydrating cucumber mint mocktail perfect for summer parties, made with fresh cucumber, mint, lime juice, and sparkling water.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (75 g) fresh cucumber, thinly sliced
- 10–12 fresh mint leaves, plus extra sprigs for garnish
- Juice of 1–2 fresh limes (about 2 tablespoons / 30 ml)
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) sparkling water
- 1–2 tablespoons (15–30 ml) simple syrup (optional)
- Ice cubes
- Optional garnishes: thin cucumber ribbons, extra mint sprigs, lime wheel
Instructions
- Rinse the cucumber and mint leaves. Slice about ½ cup (75 g) of cucumber thinly. Juice 1 to 2 fresh limes to get approximately 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of juice. Set aside a few mint sprigs for garnish.
- In a sturdy pitcher or large mixing glass, add the cucumber slices and 10-12 fresh mint leaves. Using a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon, gently press the cucumber and mint to release their flavors. Be careful not to over-muddle the mint to avoid bitterness.
- Pour in the fresh lime juice and 1-2 tablespoons (15-30 ml) of simple syrup, depending on your sweetness preference. Stir gently to combine. If you prefer a less sweet drink, start with less syrup and adjust after tasting.
- Slowly pour about 1 ½ cups (360 ml) of chilled sparkling water into the mixture. Add ice cubes to fill the pitcher or glass. Stir gently to mix without flattening the bubbles.
- Pour the mocktail into tall glasses. Garnish each glass with a sprig of mint, a thin cucumber ribbon, or a lime wheel for a fresh look.
Notes
Do not over-muddle the mint to avoid bitterness. Use fresh ingredients for best flavor. Chill sparkling water and ice cubes before use to keep the drink refreshing longer. For stronger cucumber flavor, let the muddled mixture sit in the fridge for 10-15 minutes before adding sparkling water. Add sparkling water just before serving to maintain fizz.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 ounces (240 ml)
- Calories: 4060
- Sugar: 812
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 1015
- Fiber: 1
Keywords: cucumber mint mocktail, summer drink, non-alcoholic, refreshing beverage, party drink, easy mocktail, sparkling water drink