Sparkling Cucumber Mint Lemonade (Printable)

A light and refreshing cucumber mint drink.

# 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:

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 feels like a mini-vacation in a glass, perfect for toasting during warm evenings.
  • It’s a crowd-pleaser; everyone loves how refreshing it is, no matter the age!
02 -
  • Don't skimp on straining; it can get a little pulpy if you don’t!
  • Experimenting with the sweetener is key; sometimes a dash extra can really elevate the mocktail.
03 -
  • When in doubt, double the recipe—it goes quickly!
  • A hint of coconut water can make it even more refreshing.
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