Description
A refreshing, non-alcoholic drink featuring cool cucumber and a hint of spice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices cucumber
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon simple syrup
- 1 small slice jalapeño (seeds removed for less heat)
- 4 oz sparkling water
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Place cucumber slices, lime juice, simple syrup, and jalapeño slice in a sturdy glass.
- Muddle the ingredients together gently to release the cucumber and jalapeño flavors.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Top with sparkling water.
- Stir briefly to combine.
- Garnish with an extra cucumber slice before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of jalapeño based on your preferred spice level.
- For a sweeter drink, increase the simple syrup slightly.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Muddling
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 2
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 11
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: spicy cucumber mocktail, non-alcoholic drink, refreshing beverage, cucumber lime soda, virgin cocktail