Artificial Food Coloring Free Classic Cucumber Mint Mocktail

Total time20 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

Artificial Food Coloring Free Classic Cucumber Mint Mocktail

Bright, cooling, and genuinely refreshing, this cucumber mint mocktail is the kind of drink that makes you forget you ever wanted something from a bottle. Every sip delivers real cucumber juice, bruised fresh mint, and a hit of tart lime — flavors that no artificially colored mixer can come close to matching. The simple syrup is made from scratch with just sugar and water, so you know exactly what's going into your glass without decoding a single ingredient label. Muddling the cucumber and mint together is where the magic happens, coaxing out natural color and fragrance that gives the drink its gorgeous pale green hue — no dyes needed. A splash of chilled sparkling water at the end keeps things lively and effervescent. It's elegant enough for a dinner party but easy enough to throw together on a Tuesday afternoon when you just need something special in your hand.

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Ingredients

2 servings

For the simple syrup

¼ cup granulated sugar
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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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