Looking for a refreshing drink without alcohol? This minty cucumber cooler offers a perfect blend of crisp cucumbers and fresh mint leaves that will make any summer day more enjoyable.
This easy-to-make mocktail takes just 5 minutes to prepare. It needs only 4 simple ingredients: cucumber, mint, lime juice, and sparkling water.
The bright green color and cooling taste make it a great choice for parties, barbecues, or lazy afternoons by the pool.
The combination of cucumber and mint creates a light, garden-fresh taste that feels both fancy and familiar. Many people skip mocktails because they think they’re boring, but this recipe proves alcohol-free drinks can be just as exciting as their spirited counterparts.
Minty Cucumber Cooler Mocktail Recipe
Equipment
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 medium cucumbers peeled and chopped
- 10-12 fresh mint leaves
- 1 lime juiced
- 2 tablespoons simple syrup
- Club soda
- Ice cubes
- Mint sprigs and cucumber slices for garnish
Instructions
- Peel and chop one cucumber. Add the pieces to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Strain the cucumber juice through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl. This removes excess pulp.
- Add 4 tablespoons of the strained cucumber juice, lime juice, and simple syrup to the glass. Stir well to combine.
- Garnish with a mint sprig and cucumber slice before serving.
Notes
Tasting Notes
The Minty Cucumber Cooler offers a bright, crisp taste with a cooling sensation from fresh mint leaves. The cucumber adds a light, garden-fresh sweetness that balances the zesty lime juice.
The texture is smooth and refreshing. Small bits of muddled mint and cucumber create tiny bursts of flavor with each sip. The drink starts cool and ends with a clean, minty finish.
Key flavor notes:
- Primary: Fresh cucumber, garden mint
- Secondary: Lime, subtle sweetness
- Finish: Cool and clean
The drink’s pale green color matches its refreshing taste profile. Ice dilution helps mellow the mint intensity while keeping the drink cold and revitalizing.
This mocktail works well as a summer drink or spa-style refreshment. The flavor stays consistent from first sip to last, with the mint and cucumber remaining prominent throughout.
Best served:
- Temperature: Very cold
- Glass type: Collins or highball
- Garnish: Cucumber wheel and mint sprig
Substitutes
You can swap ingredients in this refreshing mocktail while keeping its cool, minty taste. These changes work well when certain items aren’t available.
Instead of fresh mint leaves:
- 1/4 teaspoon mint extract
- 2 drops peppermint oil
- 1 tablespoon dried mint
For cucumber alternatives:
- Celery sticks
- Green apple slices
- Honeydew melon chunks
The lime juice can be replaced with lemon juice in equal amounts.
For a different fizz, trade club soda with:
- Sprite Zero
- Ginger ale
- Sparkling water
- Tonic water
Simple syrup swaps include:
- Honey (use 3/4 the amount)
- Agave nectar
- Stevia drops
- Monk fruit sweetener
You can mix salt and sugar for the rim with crushed dried mint or lime zest for extra flavor. Green food coloring adds a fun touch when cucumber isn’t used.
