Seed Oil Free Classic Cucumber Mint Mocktail

Total time20 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

Seed Oil 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 exactly what it says it is — fresh cucumber, real mint, lime juice, and a quick homemade simple syrup — so there's zero guesswork about what's actually going into your glass. Avoiding seed oils in beverages sounds easy until you realize how many store-bought mixers, flavored sparkling drinks, and bottled mocktail bases sneak in additives and emulsifiers you didn't ask for. Making the syrup yourself takes about three minutes and keeps things completely clean. Muddling the cucumber and mint together unlocks a bright, garden-fresh aroma that no bottled shortcut can replicate, and the sparkling water finish gives it that satisfying effervescence without any mystery ingredients. It's elegant enough to serve at a dinner party but simple enough to throw together on a weeknight when you just want something special in your hand.

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Ingredients

2 servings

For the simple syrup

¼ cup granulated sugar
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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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