Mushroom Free Cucumber Mint Sparkling Cooler
This sparkling cooler is the kind of drink that looks like it came from a fancy brunch spot but comes together with nothing more than fresh cucumber, mint, lime, and a handful of pantry staples. The process starts with a maple syrup steeped in fresh mint leaves, which gives the whole drink a floral, herbal sweetness that feels genuinely sophisticated. Blended cucumber is strained into a pitcher and combined with bright lime juice and that cooled mint syrup before a generous pour of chilled sparkling water brings everything to life. Every single ingredient here is clean and straightforward — no broths, no blended sauces, no hidden extras that could sneak in unwanted fungi or fungal derivatives. The result is a beautifully pale green, effervescent drink that's refreshing in the best possible way, especially over a big glass of ice with a few mint leaves floating on top. It's the kind of thing you'll want to batch up for a crowd, and it disappears fast.
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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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