(825) 223-8787Call

Cucumber Mint Cooler Mocktail

Crisp, green and very refreshing, this cucumber mint cooler is the alcohol-free drink for patio season. It's light enough to drink all afternoon.

  • Prep5 min
  • Makes1 drink
  • GlassHighball
  • BaseAlcohol-free
Cucumber mint cooler mocktail with a cucumber ribbon, mint and lime in a tall glass on a wooden counter

Ingredients

  • 4 thin slices cucumber, plus a cucumber ribbon to garnish
  • 6 fresh mint leaves
  • ½ oz (15 ml) simple syrup
  • ¾ oz (22 ml) fresh lime juice
  • Ice
  • Soda water or a dry tonic, to top

Method

  1. Gently muddle the cucumber slices, mint and simple syrup in a tall glass.
  2. Add the lime juice and fill the glass with ice.
  3. Top with soda water (or tonic for a drier, slightly bitter finish) and stir.
  4. Slide a cucumber ribbon into the glass and garnish with mint and a lime wheel.

Tips & variations

  • For a pitcher, muddle one sliced cucumber and a handful of mint with ½ cup simple syrup and ¾ cup lime juice, then add ice and top with soda just before serving.
  • Peel the cucumber into long ribbons with a vegetable peeler for the garnish.
  • Swap the soda for an alcohol-free sparkling wine for a celebration.

Photo is illustrative.

A great alcohol-free option for designated drivers and anyone skipping alcohol.

More recipes