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Cucumber Mint Refresher Mocktail Recipe

Cucumber Mint Refresher Mocktail Recipe
This fresh and cool drink combines crisp cucumber with bright mint for a perfect alcohol-free beverage.
John
Prep Time 8 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Serving Size 4

Equipment

  • Large pitcher
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Muddler or wooden spoon
  • Mesh strainer
  • Tall glasses

Ingredients

  • 2 medium cucumbers thinly sliced
  • 1 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 4 cups cold water
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice about 2-3 limes
  • 2 tablespoons honey or agave nectar
  • Club soda
  • Ice cubes
  • Extra cucumber slices and mint for garnish

Instructions

  • Wash the cucumbers and mint leaves well.
  • Slice one cucumber thinly, keeping the skin on. Set aside a few slices for garnish.
  • Place cucumber slices and mint leaves in the pitcher.
  • Muddle gently to release the flavors.
  • Add cold water, lime juice, and honey.
  • Stir until the honey dissolves completely.
  • Let the mixture steep in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Strain the liquid into a clean pitcher.
  • Fill tall glasses with ice.
  • Pour the cucumber-mint mixture until glasses are 3/4 full.
  • Top each glass with club soda.
  • Garnish with fresh cucumber slices and mint leaves.

Notes

The drink stays fresh in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
For extra cucumber flavor, blend and strain the second cucumber to make juice. Add it to the mixture.
Replace honey with your preferred sweetener. Start with small amounts and adjust to taste.
Make ice cubes with mint leaves or cucumber pieces for an extra pretty drink.