Almond Free Classic Cucumber Mint Mocktail
Cool, crisp, and genuinely refreshing, this cucumber mint mocktail is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting on a shaded patio even when you're just standing in your kitchen. Fresh cucumber rounds and mint leaves get muddled together until fragrant and juicy, then shaken with lime juice and a quick homemade simple syrup before being topped with sparkling water. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. That matters more than it sounds — plenty of flavored syrups and bottled mocktail mixers sneak in almond extract or nut-based flavorings, but making your own syrup from sugar and water takes just a few minutes and keeps everything clean and safe. The result is bright, lightly sweet, and herbaceous in the best way, with the sparkling water adding just enough fizz to make it feel celebratory. Strain it into ice-filled glasses, drop in a cucumber round and a sprig of mint, and it looks as good as anything you'd order at a cocktail bar.
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2 servings
For the simple syrup
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup water
For the mocktail
- ½ medium english cucumber (about 4 oz), cut into ¼-inch rounds
- 16 fresh mint leaves, plus 2 sprigs for garnish
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 cup sparkling water, chilled
- 1 cup ice cubes
For serving
- 2 thin cucumber rounds, for garnish (optional)
- 2 mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes until no longer steaming.
- 2
Add the cucumber rounds and mint leaves to a cocktail shaker or large jar. Muddle firmly until the cucumber releases its juice and the mint is bruised and fragrant, about 10–12 presses.
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