High Fructose Corn Syrup 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. The secret to keeping it completely free of high fructose corn syrup is the homemade simple syrup — just granulated sugar and water, dissolved together in minutes on the stovetop, so you know exactly what's going in your glass. Store-bought sodas, flavored sparkling waters, and bottled mocktail mixes are notorious for sneaking in sweeteners you didn't ask for, and making your own syrup sidesteps all of that entirely. Muddling fresh cucumber rounds and mint leaves together coaxes out every bit of their natural fragrance before the lime juice and ice even enter the picture, building layers of flavor the clean way. The result is bright, herby, and lightly sweet — nothing artificial, nothing processed, just real ingredients doing exactly what they're supposed to do. A fine-mesh strainer keeps the texture silky smooth, and a splash of chilled sparkling water at the end gives it that satisfying fizz. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a cucumber round and it looks as good as it tastes.

About Fig

Fig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.

Learn more →