Cucumber-Mint Tequila Cooler
A revitalizing summer sipper featuring crisp cucumber, fragrant mint, and a hint of citrus that melts away the heat of a summer afternoon. This recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together Blanco tequila, Cucumber, Fresh 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 220 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.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Blanco tequila
- 1/4 cup, peeled and diced Cucumber
- 6 Fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 oz Fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz Simple syrup
- 4 oz Club soda
- 1 cup Ice
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, muddle 1/4 cup peeled and diced cucumber and 6 fresh mint leaves with 1/2 oz simple syrup until the cucumber yields slightly and the mint releases its aroma (about 1 minute).
- Step 2: Add 2 oz blanco tequila and 1/2 oz fresh lime juice to the shaker, then fill with 1 cup ice cubes.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the outside of the shaker feels frosty to the touch.
- Step 4: Strain into a chilled coupe glass filled with 1 cup ice, top with 4 oz club soda, and gently stir until the bubbles subside slightly.
