Cucumber Mint Cooler
A crisp, herbaceous mocktail with fresh cucumber, lime, and mint over ice. Ready to sip in under 5 minutes.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 32
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Ingredients
- 1 medium cucumber
- 8 leaves fresh mint leaves
- 1 whole lime
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- 1
Slice cucumber into 2-inch chunks. Place in a cocktail shaker or glass.
- 2
Add mint leaves and sugar. Gently muddle until mint releases its oils, ~15 seconds.
- 3
Halve the lime. Squeeze both halves into the shaker, then drop them in.
- 4
Add ice and 1 cup cold water. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds or stir well.
- 5
Strain into two tall glasses filled with fresh ice. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- cocktail shaker or tall glass
- muddler or back of a spoon
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