Gluten 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 and bruised mint leaves are muddled together to release every drop of their bright, green flavor before being shaken with lime juice and a quick homemade simple syrup. That syrup comes together in minutes with just sugar and water — no store-bought mixes, no mystery additives, nothing to second-guess. For anyone navigating a gluten-free lifestyle, beverages can be a surprisingly tricky category, but every single ingredient here is naturally free of gluten by its very nature. The whole thing gets strained smooth, topped with chilled sparkling water, and served over ice for a drink that looks genuinely elegant with almost zero effort. It's equally at home at a dinner party or a quiet weeknight, and the garnish of a thin cucumber round and a fresh mint sprig makes it feel like something you'd order at a nice restaurant.
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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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