Cucumber Mint Mocktail

Name: Cucumber Mint Mocktail
Prep time: 8 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced; 20 fresh mint leaves; 2 tsp honey (or agave for vegan); 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1.5 cups tonic water (chilled); 2 cups ice cubes; 8 cucumber rounds (for garnish)

8 minEasyServes 250 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced
20 fresh mint leaves
2 tsp honey (or agave for vegan)
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1.5 cups tonic water (chilled)
2 cups ice cubes
8 cucumber rounds (for garnish)

Instructions

1

Divide 20 fresh mint leaves and 1/2 thinly sliced English cucumber between two cocktail glasses or shakers. Add 2 tsp honey (or agave for vegan) to each and muddle firmly for 30 seconds to release the cucumber water and mint oils.
2

Add 2 tbsp fresh lime juice and a handful of ice cubes to the muddled mixture. Stir to chill.
3

Strain the mixture into ice-filled glasses, pressing the muddled solids to extract maximum flavor.
4

Top each glass with 1.5 cups tonic water (chilled), pouring gently to preserve the bubbles.
5

Garnish with 8 cucumber rounds (for garnish) and a fresh mint sprig. Serve immediately.

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Questions

What is Cucumber Mint Mocktail?

A clean and cooling zero-proof drink that muddles fresh cucumber and mint with honey syrup, then tops the mix with tonic water for a sophisticated adult-friendly mocktail. Far more complex in flavor than a simple infused water. This reference files it under American non-alcoholic drink: made without cooking, rated easy and about 8 minutes start to finish.

What can I use instead of honey in Cucumber Mint Mocktail?

The entry for Cucumber Mint Mocktail calls for 2 tsp honey (or agave for vegan). In its place: Maple syrup or agave, measure for measure, which also makes it vegan.

Is Cucumber Mint Mocktail keto-friendly?

A serving of Cucumber Mint Mocktail carries 10 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 50 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 10 percent.

How many calories are in Cucumber Mint Mocktail?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) is about 50 calories, with 1 g protein, 10 g carbohydrate and 1 g fat, plus 30 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch Cucumber Mint Mocktail for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Halved, the cucumber drops from 1/2 to 1/4; doubled, it is 1. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To make a pitcher, multiply everything and stir over ice at the end.

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