Cinnamon Free Cucumber Mint Sparkling Cooler
Cool, crisp, and genuinely refreshing, this sparkling cooler is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting somewhere much more glamorous than your own kitchen. Fresh cucumber gets blended and strained into a clean, pale green liquid that tastes like the best version of a spa day in a glass. A homemade mint simple syrup — made by steeping fresh leaves in warm maple syrup and water — adds a floral sweetness that's miles more interesting than anything from a bottle. Bright lime juice ties it all together with just enough tartness to keep every sip lively. For anyone navigating spice sensitivities, this recipe is a genuinely easy win: every single ingredient is straightforward, whole, and completely free of the hidden warming spices that sneak into so many flavored drinks and store-bought syrups. The finishing pour of chilled sparkling water gives it that celebratory fizz without any fuss. Make the cucumber base and syrup ahead, keep them cold, and you're just one gentle stir away from something that looks and tastes seriously impressive.
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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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