Cucumber Lime Mocktail
Fresh cucumber gives this mocktail a cool, garden-like finish. Lime supplies the snap, while a teaspoon of honey rounds the acidity without turning it into lemonade.
Non-alcoholicStyled serving photo shows a clear variation. The unstrained blended recipe below keeps cucumber pulp and will look cloudier; its nutrition does not describe a strained version.
Make it like a pro.
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Blend the cucumber, mint, lime juice, and honey briefly until the cucumber is finely broken down.
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Pour the unstrained mixture into a fresh ice-filled glass.
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Top with sparkling water and stir once so the cucumber pulp stays in the drink.
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Easy swaps
- Use maple syrup in place of honey for a vegan version; its flavor and sugar profile differ.
- Leave the sweetener out for a sharply tart drink.
Mixpert tips
- Blend only briefly to preserve a fresh cucumber texture.
- Keep the edible cucumber pulp; straining changes the fiber and finished yield.
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Cucumber Lime Mocktail FAQs
Can I use bottled lime juice in this cucumber mocktail?
Fresh lime gives the cleanest flavor against blended cucumber and mint. Bottled juice can be sharper or flatter depending on the brand; use a little less at first and adjust after the honey is mixed in. The recipe's nutrition is for fresh lime juice.
Should I strain the cucumber?
For the listed nutrition, retain the muddled cucumber pulp. Straining removes an unmeasured share of its fiber and energy.
Can I make it ahead?
Prepare the cucumber-lime base ahead, but add sparkling water when serving.