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Cucumber Mint Cooler

A crisp, herbaceous mocktail with fresh cucumber, lime, and mint over ice. Ready to sip in under 5 minutes.

Total time
5 min
Servings
2
Calories
32
Cucumber Mint Cooler
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Slice cucumber into 2-inch chunks. Place in a cocktail shaker or glass.

  2. Step 2

    Add mint leaves and sugar. Gently muddle until mint releases its oils, ~15 seconds.

  3. Step 3

    Halve the lime. Squeeze both halves into the shaker, then drop them in.

  4. Step 4

    Add ice and 1 cup cold water. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds or stir well.

  5. Step 5

    Strain into two tall glasses filled with fresh ice. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • cocktail shaker or tall glass
  • muddler or back of a spoon

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