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Cucumber Mint Sparkler

A bright cucumber and mint refresher with lime and sparkling water.

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Easy10 min prep0 min cook10 min total4 servings1209 cal / serving
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Muddle gently so the mint perfumes the drink without turning bitter.

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What makes it special

A few notes before you start cooking.

This nonalcoholic drink is crisp and cooling, with enough structure to feel intentional instead of improvised. It is the sort of glass you want to set out with appetizers on a warm afternoon.

Editor's note

Muddle gently so the mint perfumes the drink without turning bitter.

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Cucumber Mint Sparkler

Ingredients

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2servingsSmart scaled

Ingredients are scaled to 50% from the recommended 4-serving base.

  • 0.25 wholecucumber, sliced
  • 8 leavesfresh mint leaves
  • 22.5 mllime juice
  • 375 mlsparkling water

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Method

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1

Muddle the aromatics

Lightly muddle cucumber, mint, and lime juice in the bottom of a pitcher to release flavor without turning grassy.

3 min
2

Top with bubbles

Fill the pitcher with ice and sparkling water, then stir gently to keep the drink lively.

2 min
3

Pour and garnish

Serve in chilled glasses with extra cucumber ribbons and mint sprigs for a polished finish.

2 min
Cucumber Mint Sparkler serving suggestion

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Muddle gently so the mint perfumes the drink without turning bitter.

  • CourseDrinks
  • CuisineContemporary
  • Keywordsmocktail, refreshing, summer drink, mint
  • Prep / Cook / Total10 min / 0 min / 10 min
  • Calories1209 calories per serving

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Anya4 / 5

So crisp and refreshing. Great with the bruschetta.