Cucumber Cooler
Modern · Non-alcoholic · Collins
Fresh cucumber muddled with lime, mint, and soda — a spa-ready mocktail born in California wellness bars.
| Glass | Collins |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 0% |
| Category | mocktail |
| Flavor | herbal, cucumber, refreshing, zero-proof |
Ingredients
- Cucumber Slice4 pieces
- Fresh Mint Leaves6 leaves
- Fresh Lime Juice0.75 oz
- Simple Syrup0.5 oz
- Sparkling Water4 oz
- Cucumber Ribbon1 piece
- Fresh Mint Sprig1 piece
Method
- Muddle cucumber slices in shaker
- Add mint, lime juice, and simple syrup
- Fill with ice and shake briefly
- Strain into collins glass over fresh ice
- Top with soda water
- Garnish with cucumber ribbon and mint
Pro Tips
- Persian cucumbers have more flavor than English hothouse ones; go for the small thin-skinned variety.
- Mint and cucumber both need gentle muddling — bruise them, don't pulverize.
- A pinch of salt in the simple syrup amplifies every flavor.