Chestnut 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 poolside even on an ordinary Tuesday. Fresh English cucumber gets muddled with bright mint leaves until fragrant and juicy, then shaken hard with lime juice and a quick homemade simple syrup before being topped off with sparkling water. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and plant-based, so there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your glass — no store-bought syrups with mysterious additives, no pre-mixed blends to second-guess. The homemade simple syrup takes only a few minutes on the stovetop and makes a noticeable difference in how smoothly everything comes together. Straining the muddled mixture through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a beautifully clear, jewel-toned drink that looks as good as it tastes. Garnish with a thin cucumber round and a sprig of mint and it's instantly dinner-party worthy, no alcohol required.
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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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