Muddled Cucumber Cooler Mocktail
A crisp, refreshing mocktail with cucumber, mint, and lime, topped with soda water. Perfect for hot days or any time you want a non-alcoholic, flavorful drink.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Muddler
- Cutting board and knife
- Measuring jigger or small cup
- Strainer
- Tall glass
- Bar spoon
- Optional small sieve
Ingredients
- 4-5 slices fresh cucumber (plus extra for garnish)
- 6-8 leaves fresh mint
- 1 oz fresh lime juice (about half a lime)
- 1 oz simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water)
- 2 oz cucumber juice (optional, for stronger cucumber flavor)
- soda water or tonic water (to top off)
- ice cubes (enough to fill shaker and glass)
- lime wheel or wedge (for garnish)
- mint sprig (for garnish)
Instructions
- Add cucumber slices and mint leaves to a cocktail shaker.
- Use a muddler to gently press them until they release juice and aroma.
- Pour in lime juice and simple syrup.
- If using cucumber juice, add it now.
- Fill the shaker with ice, cover, and shake for 10–15 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with soda water or tonic water.
- Stir lightly with a bar spoon.
- Garnish with a cucumber slice, lime wheel, and mint sprig.
Notes
Muddle gently to avoid bitterness from mint.
Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.
Strain blended cucumber for a stronger flavor.
Chill your glass for extra refreshment.
Soda water makes it lighter; tonic water adds a slight bitterness.
Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.
Strain blended cucumber for a stronger flavor.
Chill your glass for extra refreshment.
Soda water makes it lighter; tonic water adds a slight bitterness.