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    Published: Jul 2, 2022 · Modified: Jul 2, 2022 by Claire · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases · Leave a Comment

    Cucumber mint mocktail

    This cucumber mint mocktail is deliciously light and refreshing, and perfect for summer drinks! It uses minimal ingredients and comes together in just ten minutes.

    cucumber mint mocktail in a glass on a wooden board next to mint leaves.

    If you can't drink alcohol, or just fancy something a little lighter (with no hangover!!), then mocktails are such a perfect choice for summer BBQs or holiday get-togethers. This flavourful drink joins my blueberry mocktail and peach mocktail as fruity choices, as well as my flavourful elderflower fizz mocktail for something a little different.

    This cucumber mocktail takes a staple vegetable (technically a fruit!), and combines with floral elderflower cordial and fragrant mint for a fresh non-alcoholic drink that feels like such a treat. Super easy to make, and so delicious!

    Jump to:
    • Why this recipe is so good
    • Ingredients
    • Swaps and variations
    • Equipment
    • Step by step instructions
    • Recipe tips and notes
    • Frequently asked questions
    • More mocktails to make at home
    • Recipe

    Why this recipe is so good

    Fresh and light. Particularly perfect for summer, cucumber is so refreshing and the mint adds such a fragrant flavour.

    Minimal ingredients. Just a few to make this mocktail, and all are shopping list staples in my home!

    Quick and easy to make. There is no cook time, just a bit of a blend and straining through a sieve and the drink is done!

    Ingredients

    labelled picture of elderflower cordial, sparkling water, cucumber and mint.

    Find all the ingredients in the recipe card below, along with their quantities.

    Some notes to guide you:

    • Cucumber - you want half a regular sized cucumber, definitely not mini cucumbers!
    • Elderflower cordial - check ingredients if you aren't able to tolerate citrus as some brands contain it as an added ingredient.
    • Mint - definitely fresh leaves not dried!
    • Sparkling water - I suggest a plain, unflavoured water or club soda.

    Swaps and variations

    Swap mint for basil. Both are equally fragrant and delicious with cucumber.

    Add ginger. For a little hint of spice you can add a small piece of ginger to the blender along with the cucumber and mint.

    Add lemon juice or lime juice. For more of a cucumber mojito mocktail you can add a squeeze of citrus. This is likely not suitable for my low histamine readers.

    Equipment

    Blender - to blend the cucumber to a pulp or puree. I use a Nutribullet, which is so easy for small amounts like this.

    Sieve or strainer - you can use either a regular sieve over a bowl or a smaller strainer that you place over your glasses.

    Step by step instructions

    Just a few steps to make this cucumber cooler mocktail, and all are simple to do:

    peeled cucumber and a cucumber garnish on a toothpick on a wooden board.
    cucumber and mint in a blender against a brown tiled wall with number one in the corner.

    Step 1

    Peel the cucumber, and remove the end (image 1). If you wish, reserve a piece of the peel and thread onto a toothpick for garnish. Chop into rough pieces.

    Step 2

    Blend the cucumber along with the mint leaves and elderflower cordial in a blender (image 2).

    cucumber puree in a white sieve with number three in the corner.
    cucumber puree being pushed through a white sieve by a wooden spoon with number four in the corner.

    Step 3

    Pour the cucumber puree into a sieve over a bowl (unless you are using a strainer straight into your glasses) (image 3).

    Step 4

    Help push the puree through the sieve using the back of a wooden spoon, if needed (image 4). Discard the puree left in the sieve.

    Step 5

    Evenly divide the cucumber liquid into your glasses. Add ice, then pour on sparkling water. Garnish with mint to preference, then serve immediately and enjoy!

    Recipe tips and notes

    • Peel the cucumber! Don't skip this step, as the skin is far too tough and isn't too flavourful either.
    • Adjust the amount of mint to preference. Add a few more mint leaves for extra minty taste.
    • Add sweetness. If you have a sweet tooth you may like to add a touch more elderflower cordial or a teaspoon of maple syrup to the blender.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is a mocktail made of?

    Mocktails typically combine fruit or a vegetable with a sweetener and a sparkling fruit juice, water or club soda.

    Do you have to use fruit to make a mocktail?

    There are many non-fruit mocktail options such as a cucumber mocktail (although cucumber is technically a fruit) or an elderflower fizz mocktail.

    Do you have to peel cucumber to make a mocktail?

    The cucumber needs to be peeled to make a mocktail, but you do not need to remove the seeds.

    Can kids have mocktails?

    As they do not contain alcohol, most mocktails are suitable for children.

    overhead view of cucumber mint mocktail on a round wooden board with a mint garnish.

    More mocktails to make at home

    Find a selection of mocktails that are easy to make at home, including my sparkling cherry mocktail and lychee mocktail. Some recent recipes:

    • Blackcurrant mocktail
    • Pomegranate ginger mocktail
    • Mango ginger mocktail
    • Sparkling cherry mocktail

    I'm always in the kitchen, so come join me on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest to be the first to hear of new recipes! And please do leave a star rating if you tried the recipe!

    Recipe

    cucumber mint mocktail in a glass with a slice of cucumber in it on a wooden board with mint leaves.

    Cucumber mint mocktail

    Claire
    This cucumber mint mocktail is fresh and light, and perfect as a non-alcoholic drink for summer!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Drinks, Mocktails, Party food
    Cuisine American, British
    Servings 2 servings

    Equipment

    • Blender
    • Strainer or sieve

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cucumber peeled, roughly diced
    • 2 tablespoon elderflower cordial
    • 4 mint leaves
    • sparkling water
    • ice

    To garnish

    • mint leaves

    Instructions
     

    • Peel the cucumber, reserving a little of the peel to use as a garnish if you wish. Chop the cucumber into large pieces.
    • Add the cucumber pieces, mint leaves and elderflower cordial to a blender. Blend to a puree.
    • Strain the mixture using a cocktail strainer into your glasses, or alternatively place a fine mesh sieve over a bowl and strain the mixture that way. Discard the pulp in the sieve and pour the cucumber liquid evenly into your glasses.
    • Top with ice, then pour on sparkling water. Garnish with fresh mint leaves to preference, and serve immediately.

    Notes

    • Don't skip peeling the cucumber! The peel will not work in the drink as it is too tough and won't have that fresh taste.
    • Adjust the amount of mint to taste.
    • Use an unflavoured sparkling water or club soda rather than a flavoured or heavily mineralised water.
     
    Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance (SIGHI) food compatibility list for histamine
    All ingredients score 0 on the SIGHI list, with the exception of:
    • elderflower cordial scores 0. However, you may wish to check the label for any other ingredients added that are not suitable for you.
    • Sparkling water is not rated.
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