Refreshing Cucumber Mint Beverage (Print version)

A zesty, refreshing drink featuring cucumber and mint.

# 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 sparkling water, chilled

→ Garnish (optional)

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

# Directions:

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 Tips:

01 -
  • This mocktail is incredibly refreshing, making it the ideal thirst-quencher on hot days.
  • With a zesty twist from lemons and soothing freshness from mint, it’s like summer in a glass!
02 -
  • Using too much mint can overpower the drink, so start with a small handful.
  • Chilling your glasses beforehand really enhances the refreshment factor.
03 -
  • Always taste as you go, adjusting sweetness and acidity to match your preferences.
  • Use a high-quality sparkling water for the best fizzy experience.
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