Pregnancy Friendly Classic Cucumber Mint Mocktail

Total time20 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.5

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Pregnancy Friendly 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 at a fancy spa without leaving your kitchen. Every ingredient here is straightforward and bump-friendly — fresh cucumber, real mint, lime juice, and sparkling water, with a quick homemade simple syrup to tie it all together. Skipping store-bought mocktails and mixers means you're not guessing about caffeine content, artificial sweeteners, or mystery additives that can sneak into bottled drinks. Muddling the cucumber and mint together unlocks a bright, herbaceous flavor that smells incredible and tastes even better once it hits the ice. The sparkling water gives it that satisfying fizz without anything you'd need to second-guess, and the lime keeps everything lively and a little tart. It's elegant enough to serve at a baby shower but easy enough to whip up on a random Tuesday afternoon when you just want something special in your glass.

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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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