Cucumber Ginger Lime Mocktail Recipe
Introduction
This refreshing Cucumber Ginger Lime Mocktail combines cool cucumber, zesty lime, and spicy ginger for a delightful, invigorating drink. Perfect for warm days or anytime you want a flavorful, alcohol-free beverage.
Ingredients
- 2 cucumbers, skins removed
- 4 cups water
- 10-15 sprigs fresh mint, plus more for garnish if desired
- 3-inch slice fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 limes, juiced
- Splash of club soda for each glass
- Ice for each glass
Instructions
- Step 1: Peel the cucumbers using a vegetable peeler. If you want to use the skin as a garnish, set aside some pieces before peeling.
- Step 2: In a blender, combine the peeled cucumbers (no need to remove seeds), fresh ginger, fresh mint, lime juice, honey, and water. Blend until smooth.
- Step 3: Strain the mixture through a fine strainer or use a cocktail shaker with a strainer top to remove solids. Discard the solids.
- Step 4: Fill glasses with ice, then pour the strained mocktail over the ice.
- Step 5: Add a splash of club soda to each glass. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and cucumber slices as desired, then serve immediately.
Tips & Variations
- For eye-catching garnishes, try thin cucumber slices, cucumber strips wrapped inside the glass, or rolled cucumber slices secured with cocktail picks. You can prepare garnishes a few hours ahead and keep them refrigerated.
Storage
Store any leftover mocktail in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Stir well before serving. Add club soda and ice only when ready to serve to maintain freshness and fizz.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use cucumber skins in the drink?
It’s best to remove cucumber skins from the drink for a smoother texture, but you can save the skins to use as garnish or infusion if you like.
How can I make the cucumber garnish stick inside the glass?
Use thin cucumber strips sliced with a mandolin and carefully place them inside the glass before pouring the drink. Alternatively, roll long cucumber slices and secure with cocktail picks for an elegant look.
PrintCucumber Ginger Lime Mocktail Recipe
A refreshing and healthy Cucumber Ginger Lime Mocktail made with fresh cucumbers, ginger, mint, lime juice, and a touch of honey. This invigorating drink is perfect for hot days and gatherings, offering a delightful blend of crisp, zesty, and mildly sweet flavors, topped with sparkling club soda and garnished with elegant cucumber slices or strips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 2 cucumbers, skins removed (save some skins for garnish if desired)
- 4 cups water
- 3 inch slice fresh ginger
- 10–15 sprigs fresh mint plus extra for garnish
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 limes, juiced
To Serve
- Splash of club soda for each glass
- Ice for each glass
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumbers: Peel the cucumbers using a vegetable peeler, reserving some of the skin if you wish to use it for garnish. Seeds do not need to be removed.
- Blend the ingredients: In a blender, combine the peeled cucumbers, fresh ginger slice, fresh mint sprigs, freshly squeezed lime juice, honey, and water. Blend thoroughly until smooth.
- Strain the mixture: Use a fine mesh strainer or a cocktail shaker fitted with a strainer to pour the blended liquid over the glasses to remove solids. Discard the solids left in the strainer.
- Prepare glasses: Fill each glass with ice and strain the cucumber mixture into the glasses over the ice.
- Add club soda and garnish: Top each glass with a splash of club soda for fizz. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs and cucumber slices or strips according to your preference.
- Make cucumber garnishes (optional): Use thin cucumber slices, cucumber strips from a mandolin, rolled cucumber slices secured by a cocktail pick, accordion-shaped cucumber skin secured on a toothpick, or cucumber skins wrapped around a straw to create interesting garnishes. These can be prepared up to a few hours in advance and refrigerated until needed.
Notes
- The seeds of the cucumber do not need to be removed as they blend smoothly into the mocktail.
- Honey adds subtle sweetness but can be adjusted to taste or substituted with other sweeteners if desired.
- Garnishes can be prepared several hours in advance and stored tightly covered in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
- The club soda provides the sparkling finish; adjust the amount according to preference.
- This mocktail is best served chilled and freshly prepared for optimal flavor.
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