Cucumber-Mint Infused Punch
A crisp, hydrating drink where cucumber and mint infuse with lime and pineapple juice, finished with sparkling water. This recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together cucumber, fresh mint leaves, lime for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 160 calories and feeds 4, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1/2, peeled and diced cucumber
- 10 fresh mint leaves
- 2, juiced lime
- 1/4 cup simple syrup
- 2 cups sparkling water
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a pitcher, combine 1/2 cucumber (peeled and diced) and 10 fresh mint leaves. Muddle until cucumber is broken down and mint releases oil, about 20 seconds.
- Step 2: Add 1/4 cup lime juice (from 2 limes) and 1/4 cup simple syrup, stirring to dissolve.
- Step 3: Refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to infuse, then strain into a clean pitcher.
- Step 4: Stir in 2 cups sparkling water and 1/2 cup pineapple juice, serving over ice with a cucumber slice garnish.
