Pecan Free Classic Cucumber Mint Mocktail

Total time20 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.5

(16)

Pecan 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 a Tuesday afternoon. Fresh cucumber rounds and bruised mint leaves are muddled together to release every drop of their bright, garden-fresh flavor before being shaken with lime juice and a quick homemade simple syrup. That little syrup — just sugar and water — takes only a few minutes on the stovetop and ties everything together with a clean sweetness that never feels cloying. A fine-mesh strain keeps the drink silky smooth, and a splash of chilled sparkling water at the end gives it that satisfying fizz. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just straightforward, beautiful produce doing its thing. Garnish with a thin cucumber round and a sprig of mint and it looks as good as it tastes, making it an easy crowd-pleaser for brunches, dinner parties, or a quiet evening at home.

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Ingredients

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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