Cucumber-Mint Vodka Cooler with Lime Sparkle

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A crisp and cooling vodka cocktail combining fresh cucumber, mint, and lime with a splash of sparkling water for a light, invigorating drink. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together vodka, fresh cucumber juice, fresh lime juice 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 150 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 Cocktails & Beverages cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, gently muddle 6 fresh mint leaves with 0.5 oz simple syrup to release oils.
  2. Step 2: Fill the shaker with ice cubes and add 2 oz vodka, 1 oz fresh cucumber juice, and 0.75 oz fresh lime juice.
  3. Step 3: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds until chilled.
  4. Step 4: Double strain into a chilled Collins glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
  5. Step 5: Top with 2 oz sparkling water and stir gently with a bar spoon for 10 seconds to combine without losing bubbles.
  6. Step 6: Garnish with a thin cucumber ribbon twisted on a cocktail pick and a sprig of fresh mint placed upright.

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