A refreshing blend of sweet strawberries and crisp cucumbers creates the perfect alcohol-free drink for warm spring and summer days.
This simple mocktail combines fresh fruit puree, mint leaves, and sparkling water for a light and energizing beverage. It only takes 5 minutes to make.
The bright red color and garden-fresh ingredients make this drink a beautiful choice for parties, barbecues, and outdoor gatherings. Kids and adults alike enjoy the natural sweetness balanced with cool cucumber notes.
This recipe works well for batch preparation. The mint and cucumber provide a spa-like quality that makes any occasion feel more special.
Strawberry Cucumber Cooler Mocktail Recipe
Equipment
- Large pitcher
- Muddler or wooden spoon
- Sharp knife
- Cutting Board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Tall glasses for serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
- 1 medium cucumber thinly sliced
- 8-10 fresh mint leaves
- 4 cups sparkling water
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey or agave nectar
- Ice cubes
- Extra strawberries cucumber slices, and mint for garnish
Instructions
- Add strawberries, cucumber slices, and mint leaves to the pitcher. Muddle gently to release the flavors.
- Pour in the lime juice and honey. Stir until the honey dissolves completely.
- Add sparkling water and stir gently to combine all ingredients.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes. Strain the mixture into each glass.
- Garnish with fresh strawberry slices, cucumber rounds, and mint sprigs.
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Tasting Notes
This mocktail offers a crisp and light flavor profile. The natural sweetness of fresh strawberries creates a pleasant balance with the cool, refreshing cucumber notes.
The drink starts with a bright, fruity burst that gently fades into the subtle, garden-fresh taste of cucumber. A hint of mint adds a cooling sensation that lingers after each sip.
Fizzy club soda brings a lively sparkle to the drink. The bubbles help blend the fruit and herb flavors while adding a fun, effervescent texture.
The color is a lovely pink-red shade that becomes lighter when mixed with the club soda. Fresh strawberry and cucumber garnishes make the drink look extra appealing.
Flavor intensity: Medium
- Sweetness: 6/10
- Tartness: 3/10
- Freshness: 8/10
This mocktail works well as a summer drink. It tastes best when served ice-cold in a tall glass. The flavors remain distinct without any single ingredient overpowering the others.
Substitute
The Strawberry Cucumber Cooler can be made with other fruits and vegetables when strawberries or cucumbers aren’t available.
Fresh peaches or raspberries make good replacements for strawberries. Use about 1 cup of either fruit to keep the recipe balanced.
For the cucumber, try celery or green apple. These give a similar crisp taste. Use 1 medium green apple or 2 celery stalks.
You can swap the lime juice with lemon juice. The ratio stays the same at 2 tablespoons.
Club soda alternatives:
- Sparkling water
- Ginger ale (adds sweetness)
- Tonic water
- Sprite or 7-Up
Note: Using ginger ale or lemon-lime soda will make the drink sweeter than the original recipe.
To replace the mint leaves, try:
- Basil leaves
- Rosemary sprigs
- Thyme sprigs
Simple syrup can be replaced with:
- Honey
- Agave nectar
- Maple syrup
