Cucumber Mint Revival

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A crisp, herbaceous mezcal cocktail infused with cucumber and fresh mint for a refreshing summer drink. This Cuban-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together Mezcal, Fresh cucumber juice, Mint leaves 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 120 calories and feeds 1, 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.

Prep: 7 min Serves 1 Cuban cuisine 120 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Muddle 5 fresh mint leaves in a cocktail shaker with 1/4 oz simple syrup until aromatic.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 1/4 oz mezcal, 3/4 oz cucumber juice, 1/2 oz lime juice, and 2 dashes orange bitters. Fill the shaker with ice cubes.
  3. Step 3: Shake for 12 seconds until chilled. Strain into a glass filled with crushed ice and top with a cucumber slice.

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