Non-Alcoholic
Cucumber Cooler
A crisp, muddled cucumber and mint highball.
- Glass
- Highball
- Technique
- Muddled
- Strength
- Alcohol-free
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- 5 min
This refreshing highball features fresh cucumber muddled with mint leaves to release their aromatic oils. The base is balanced with a touch of simple syrup and a splash of lime juice, then topped with plenty of soda water for a light, effervescent finish. It is a simple, no-shake drink that highlights the clean, vegetal notes of the cucumber. Serve it well-chilled in a tall glass, garnished with a cucumber ribbon and a sprig of mint for a classic, garden-fresh presentation.
Ingredients
Method
Muddle the cucumber slices and mint leaves gently in the bottom of a highball glass.
Fresh cucumber, muddled 4 slices Mint 6 leavesAdd the lime juice and simple syrup, then stir to combine.
Lime Juice 20 ml0.7 oz2 cl Simple Syrup 15 ml½ oz1.5 clFill the glass with ice cubes.
Top with soda water and give a gentle stir to mix.
Soda Water 120 ml4 oz12 clGarnish with a cucumber ribbon and a mint sprig.
Garnish: Cucumber ribbon and mint