Rice 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. Every ingredient here is naturally free of grains and starches — fresh cucumber, mint, lime juice, a quick homemade simple syrup, and sparkling water are all you need. Making the syrup from scratch takes only a few minutes on the stovetop, and it means you're in full control of what goes into your glass with zero label-reading required. Muddling the cucumber and mint together is where the magic happens — the cucumber turns silky and juicy while the mint goes deeply fragrant, giving the finished drink a layered, garden-fresh flavor that no bottled mixer can replicate. A vigorous shake over ice chills everything down fast, and straining it into sparkling water keeps the texture light and effervescent. Garnished with a fresh sprig and a thin cucumber round, it looks as good as it tastes — impressive enough for guests, easy enough for a weeknight.
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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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