Caffeine Free Cucumber Mint Sparkling Cooler
This sparkling drink is the kind of thing you'll want to sip on a hot afternoon when you need something genuinely refreshing but don't want the jolt of coffee, tea, or an energy drink. Fresh cucumber is blended and strained into a clean, cool base, then brightened with real lime juice and a homemade mint syrup made from maple syrup and fresh mint leaves — no artificial flavors, no hidden stimulants, just real ingredients you can actually pronounce. The mint syrup comes together in minutes on the stovetop and steeps until fragrant, giving the whole drink a subtle herbal sweetness that feels fancy without being fussy. A gentle pour of chilled sparkling water at the end keeps everything lively and effervescent right up until the first sip. It's the kind of beverage that looks gorgeous in a glass with ice and a lime slice, so it doubles beautifully as a party drink or a mocktail for guests who are skipping caffeine. Whether you're cutting back or simply want a clean, crowd-pleasing cooler, this one delivers serious flavor without compromise.
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4 servings
For the mint simple syrup
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup water
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed, plus more for garnish
For the cucumber base
- 1 medium english cucumber (about 12 oz), peeled and roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 cup cold water
To finish
- 2 cups sparkling water, chilled
For serving
- ice cubes, for serving
- lime slices, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the maple syrup and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the syrup dissolves, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, add the mint leaves, and stir to submerge. Let steep for 20 minutes, then strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a small bowl, pressing the leaves to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the spent mint. Let the syrup cool to room temperature.
- 2
Add the chopped cucumber and 1 cup cold water to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 30 seconds. Pour through the fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher, pressing the solids with the back of a spoon to extract all the liquid. Discard the solids.
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