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Sparkling Cucumber Mint Cooler

A crisp and elegantly refreshing mocktail built around cool cucumber and bright fresh mint. It is light, hydrating, and perfect for warm weather sipping.

4.5
10 min
🍴2 servings
🔥40 cal
🔖Easy
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30 second summary

A clean and herbal sparkling water drink infused with cucumber, mint, and a hint of lime.

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Nutrition per serving

40Calories
0gProtein
10gCarbs
0gFat
1gFiber

Ingredients

2servings

Base

Sweetener

Serving

Garnish

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Instructions

1

Muddle the Cucumber and Mint

Peel and roughly chop half the cucumber. Place the chopped cucumber and 8 fresh mint leaves into a cocktail shaker or sturdy glass. Muddle firmly for about 20 seconds to release the juices and oils.

2

Add Lime and Syrup

Pour the fresh lime juice and simple syrup over the muddled cucumber and mint. Stir to combine and let the mixture sit for 2 minutes so the flavors infuse together.

3

Strain into Glasses

Fill two glasses with ice. Pour the cucumber mint mixture through a fine mesh strainer into each glass, pressing on the solids with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible.

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4

Top with Sparkling Water

Slowly pour one cup of cold sparkling water into each glass. Pour gently over the back of a spoon to keep the bubbles intact and maintain carbonation.

5

Garnish and Serve

Slice the remaining cucumber thinly and fan two slices on the rim of each glass. Add a fresh mint sprig and serve immediately while the drink is still sparkling and cold.

Substitutions

simple syrupagave nectar for a vegan and lower glycemic option
sparkling watercoconut water for a tropical and naturally sweet variation
lime juicelemon juice for a slightly softer and less sharp citrus note

Common mistakes

Over muddling the mint which releases bitter compounds and makes the drink taste harsh
Skipping the straining step which leaves pulpy bits in the glass and changes the texture
Using flat or warm sparkling water which removes the refreshing effervescence from the final drink
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