Description
A refreshing, non-alcoholic drink featuring cucumber and a hint of spice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon simple syrup (or to taste)
- 1 small jalapeño slice (remove seeds for less heat)
- Ice cubes
- Cucumber ribbon or lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chopped cucumber and water into a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
- Strain the cucumber mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a small bowl, pressing on the solids to extract all liquid. Discard the pulp.
- In a cocktail shaker or jar, combine the cucumber juice, lime juice, simple syrup, and jalapeño slice.
- Muddle the jalapeño slice gently to release its flavor.
- Fill the shaker with ice. Seal and shake well until chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a cucumber ribbon or lime wedge before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of jalapeño based on your preferred spice level.
- If you do not have simple syrup, mix equal parts sugar and hot water until dissolved, then cool.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: spicy cucumber mocktail, non-alcoholic drink, cucumber juice, refreshing beverage, lime