Cucumber Mint Refresher
Cool down with this refreshing Cucumber Mint Refresher cocktail! Made with fresh mint, cucumber, lime juice, vodka (or gin), and bubbly club soda. Perfect for summer sipping or any time you need a light, fizzy, (almost healthy!!) drink.
Servings: 2 cocktails
Calories: 218kcal
Ingredients
- 10 fresh mint leaves
- 2 ounces simple syrup
- 10 thin slices of cucumber
- 4 ounces vodka, or gin
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice, about ½ lime
- crushed ice
- club soda, to top off the drink
Instructions
- To a cocktail shaker, add mint leaves and simple syrup. Muddle gently to release flavor.
- Add the cucumber slices, vodka or gin, lime juice, and a handful of ice. Shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds.
- Set out 2 highball glasses. Add ice to each glass. Strain the cocktail evenly into each glass.
- Top each drink with club soda.
- Garnish with a mint sprig and lime wheel. Cheers!
Nutrition
Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 218kcal