Cucumber Mint Cooler Lime (Printable)

Cucumber, mint, lime, and club soda blend for a crisp, refreshing sip anytime.

# What You Need:

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01 - 4 slices cucumber, fresh
02 - 8 fresh mint leaves
03 - 1 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
04 - 6 ounces club soda, chilled
05 - 1 ounce simple syrup

# Directions:

01 - Place cucumber slices and mint leaves into a sturdy glass. Muddle gently until aromas are released.
02 - Pour in the freshly squeezed lime juice and simple syrup, stirring to combine.
03 - Fill the glass with ice cubes, then top with chilled club soda.
04 - Stir briefly and garnish with an extra mint sprig or cucumber slice as desired before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to make with just a handful of ingredients you probably already have in your fridge and pantry
  • Customizable to your sweetness preference and can be made alcohol-free or as a spritzer
  • Unbeatable for hot weather hydration
02 -
  • Greatly hydrates and refreshes without heavy sugar
  • Alcohol-free by default but easily adaptable for cocktails
  • A perfect use for bumper crops of mint or cucumber
03 -
  • Use a heavy-bottomed glass for muddling so you do not break anything
  • Taste the muddled mixture before adding syrup as sometimes cucumbers are much sweeter when in-season
  • Always add soda right before serving for lively fizz that does not go flat