Low Iodine Classic Cucumber Mint Mocktail
Crisp, cooling, and genuinely refreshing, this cucumber mint mocktail is the kind of drink that makes a regular afternoon feel like a little occasion. Every ingredient here — fresh cucumber, mint, lime juice, a quick homemade simple syrup, and sparkling water — is naturally free of iodine concerns, so you can sip without second-guessing the label on a store-bought beverage. That matters more than people realize, since many packaged drinks and flavored sparkling waters sneak in additives that can complicate a low-iodine approach. Making the simple syrup from scratch with just sugar and water keeps everything clean and controlled. The muddling step is where the magic happens: pressing the cucumber rounds and mint leaves together releases bright, herby juice that no bottled mixer can replicate. A vigorous shake over ice chills everything down fast, and the final pour over sparkling water gives it that satisfying fizz. Garnish with a fresh cucumber round and a sprig of mint and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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