Minty Cucumber Cooler Mocktail Recipe

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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

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This refreshing drink combines crisp cucumber with bright mint and a touch of sweetness for a perfect alcohol-free treat.

John

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Serving Size 1

Equipment

• Muddler or wooden spoon
• Tall glass
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Strainer
• Blender
• Ice cube tray
• 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.
• Place mint leaves in a tall glass. Use a muddler to gently press the leaves to release their oils.
• Add 4 tablespoons of the strained cucumber juice, lime juice, and simple syrup to the glass. Stir well to combine.
• Fill the glass with ice cubes. Top with club soda and stir gently.
• Garnish with a mint sprig and cucumber slice before serving.

Notes

Store extra cucumber juice in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

For best results, use fresh mint leaves and English cucumbers.

To make simple syrup, heat equal parts water and sugar until dissolved. Let cool before using.

For a sweeter drink, add more simple syrup. For less sweetness, reduce or skip it.

This recipe makes one serving. Double or triple ingredients to serve more people.

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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.

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