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Cucumber lime Mocktail in a clear U-shaped ribbed glass garnished with fresh mint and cucumber ribbon on a gold cocktail pick. Two more drinks are in the background.
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Cucumber Lime Mocktail

This refreshing cucumber lime mocktail pairs cool cucumber and tangy lime with aromatic mint leaves. Fresh cucumber is muddled with mint leaves and a touch of agave syrup for sweetness. Lime juice adds a bright, citrusy kick that complements both the cucumber and mint. Topped with sparkling mineral water and served over ice, this vibrant mocktail is perfect for any occasion.
Course Beverage
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 serving/drink
Calories 60kcal
Author Chellie Schmitz
Cost $5

Equipment

  • cutting board
  • sharp knife
  • Vegetable peeler (optional for garnish)
  • citrus press optional
  • cocktail shaker
  • muddler
  • Cocktail picks (optional for garnish)

Ingredients

  • 1 Persian cucumber roughly chopped
  • 1 handful fresh mint leaves
  • ½ ounce agave syrup
  • 1 ounce lime juice
  • 2-3 ounces sparkling water such as Topo Chico or Pellegrino
  • Ice

Instructions

  • Add the chopped cucumber, mint, and agave syrup to a cocktail shaker. Muddle until the cucumber has broken down quite a bit and has released a lot of its juices.
    1 Persian cucumber, 1 handful fresh mint leaves, ½ ounce agave syrup
  • Add the lime juice to the shaker along with a large handful of ice. Shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds until the shaker feels chilled and frosty.
    1 ounce lime juice, Ice
  • Strain into a tumbler or double rocks glass filled with ice. Top with the sparkling water. If desired, garnish with a cucumber ribbon and sprig of mint.
    2-3 ounces sparkling water

Notes

  • Make sure to muddle the cucumber really well until it is mostly broken down. This will extract the most juice and will give the mocktail a balanced, refreshing flavor.
  • If you prefer a sweeter drink, use ¾ ounce of agave syrup rather than ½ ounce.
  • Fresh lime juice will yield the best flavor but bottled lime juice can be used in a pinch.
  • Depending on how juicy your limes are, you’ll need anywhere from 1 to 3 to yield an ounce of juice.
  • If you don’t have access to Persian or mini cucumbers, you can use a 5-inch piece of English cucumber instead.
  • To create the ribbon of cucumber, use a vegetable peeler to remove two thin slices of cucumber. Accordion fold each slice then skewer onto a cocktail pick.

Nutrition

Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.3mg