Description
A refreshing and bubbly cucumber and lemon mocktail, perfect for summer parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup simple syrup (or to taste)
- 2 cups sparkling water or club soda, chilled
- Fresh mint sprigs for garnish
- Lemon slices for garnish
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- In a pitcher, combine the thinly sliced cucumber, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- Gently muddle the cucumber slices to release their flavor.
- Add the chilled sparkling water or club soda to the pitcher. Stir gently to combine.
- Fill serving glasses with ice cubes.
- Pour the cucumber lemon fizz over the ice.
- Garnish each glass with a fresh mint sprig and a lemon slice.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of simple syrup to your sweetness preference.
- For a stronger cucumber flavor, let the mixture chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before adding sparkling water.
- You can make a larger batch of the cucumber lemon base ahead of time and add sparkling water just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cucumber, lemon, fizz, mocktail, summer drink, refreshing, party drink