Name: Cucumber Lime Cooler Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 oz vodka; 4-5 thin cucumber slices; 1 oz fresh lime juice; 0.75 oz simple syrup; Club soda; Ice cubes; Garnish: Cucumber ribbon and lime wheel

Refreshing and light, the Cucumber Lime Cooler brings a spa-like twist to happy hour. This simple cocktail mixes crisp cucumber, tangy lime, and smooth vodka into a drink that takes just 5 minutes to make.

The blend of fresh ingredients creates a clean taste perfect for warm spring and summer days. Many people love this drink for backyard parties and poolside sipping from April through September.

The green color and garden-fresh flavors make this cooler stand out from basic mixed drinks. The recipe works well with or without alcohol, so everyone at the party can enjoy a glass.

Cucumber Lime Cooler Cocktail Recipe

This refreshing drink combines crisp cucumber with zesty lime and vodka for a light, cool summer cocktail. The fresh ingredients and simple preparation make it perfect for warm days.

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Serving Size

Equipment

Ingredients

2 oz vodka
4-5 thin cucumber slices
1 oz fresh lime juice
0.75 oz simple syrup
Club soda
Ice cubes
Garnish: Cucumber ribbon and lime wheel

Instructions

Add cucumber slices to the shaker and muddle gently to release their juice.

Pour in vodka, lime juice, and simple syrup.
Fill the shaker with ice and shake for 10-15 seconds.
Fill a Collins glass with fresh ice.

Double strain the mixture into the glass through a fine-mesh strainer.
Top with club soda (about 2-3 oz).
Garnish with a cucumber ribbon and lime wheel.

Notes

Store simple syrup in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Use English cucumbers for their thin skin and fewer seeds.

Fresh lime juice works best – avoid bottled alternatives.

Make it non-alcoholic by replacing vodka with extra club soda.

Pre-slice cucumbers up to 4 hours ahead and store in an airtight container.

Tasting Notes

The Cucumber Lime Cooler starts with a bright, fresh aroma of crisp cucumber and zesty lime. Each sip brings a clean, cool sensation that feels light and refreshing.

The drink has a smooth texture with a gentle sweetness that balances the tart lime juice. Tiny bits of muddled cucumber add subtle bursts of garden-fresh flavor throughout.

Key Flavor Notes:

Fresh cucumber
Tangy lime
Light sweetness
Cool mint finish

When properly mixed, the cocktail tastes like a spa-inspired drink with just enough alcohol to warm the palate. The gin’s botanical notes blend naturally with the cucumber while staying subtle.

The finish is clean and crisp with a gentle minty coolness that lingers. Perfect ice-cold on hot days, this drink tastes best between 35-40°F.

Food Pairings:

Grilled seafood
Fresh salads
Light appetizers
Spicy dishes

The drink maintains its refreshing taste even as the ice melts, though it’s best enjoyed within 15-20 minutes of preparation.

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Substitute

You can make this refreshing drink without alcohol for a tasty mocktail. Just leave out the gin and double the club soda. The drink will still taste crisp and bright.

For a different twist, swap gin with vodka or white rum. These spirits blend well with the cucumber and lime flavors while adding their own subtle notes.

No fresh cucumbers? Use 2 ounces of cucumber juice or 1 ounce of cucumber-flavored vodka instead. The drink won’t have the same fresh-muddled taste but will work in a pinch.

Replace club soda with tonic water for extra bitterness and complexity. This changes the sweetness level but creates an interesting variation.

Alternative Sweeteners:

Fresh mint can replace the cucumber for a different summer drink. Muddle 6-8 mint leaves instead of cucumber slices for a minty lime cooler.

Out of fresh limes? Use 1 ounce of bottled lime juice. The taste differs slightly from fresh-squeezed but still makes a good drink.

Cucumber Lime Cooler Cocktail Recipe