Fresh Cucumber Mint Drink (Printable version)

A light, bubbly drink combining cucumber, mint, and lemon for a refreshing sip.

# What You'll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 1 medium cucumber, peeled and sliced
02 - 1 large lemon, juiced (about 3 tbsp)
03 - 12-15 fresh mint leaves

→ Sweetener

04 - 3 tbsp honey or agave syrup (adjust to taste)

→ Liquids

05 - 3 cups (700 ml) sparkling water, chilled

→ Garnish (optional)

06 - Lemon slices
07 - Cucumber slices
08 - Extra mint sprigs
09 - Ice cubes

# How to Make:

01 - Place the cucumber slices, mint leaves, lemon juice, and honey/agave in a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
02 - Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove pulp, pressing gently to extract as much liquid as possible.
03 - Add chilled sparkling water to the pitcher and stir gently.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness or lemon juice if desired.
05 - Fill glasses with ice cubes. Pour the mocktail over ice.
06 - Garnish with lemon slices, cucumber rounds, and mint sprigs if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This mocktail dances between refreshing and invigorating, a secret weapon for hot days.
  • It's easy to make, allowing you to impress guests with minimal effort.
02 -
  • Be sure to strain well, as the pulp can muddy the drink's refreshing clarity!
  • Using chilled glasses enhances the experience and preserves the icy sensation longer.
03 -
  • Always taste as you go; a recipe is a guideline, but your palate is the ultimate judge.
  • Using sparkling water that's been chilled overnight gives an extra punch of fizz.
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