Emerald Cucumber Mint Mojito
A vibrant and zesty mojito with a twist of fresh cucumber and plenty of bruised mint. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together White rum, Fresh lime juice, and Simple syrup 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 180 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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 White rum
- 1 oz Fresh lime juice
- 0.75 oz Simple syrup
- 10 Fresh mint leaves
- 4 Cucumber slices
- 2 oz Club soda
- 1 Mint sprig
- 1 Cucumber wheel
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a sturdy mixing glass, muddle 10 fresh mint leaves with 4 cucumber slices and 0.75 oz simple syrup gently to release flavors without tearing the mint.
- Step 2: Add 2 oz white rum and 1 oz fresh lime juice to the glass.
- Step 3: Fill the glass with crushed ice and stir gently for 20 seconds to chill and combine.
- Step 4: Transfer the mixture into a tall highball glass filled with fresh crushed ice.
- Step 5: Top with 2 oz club soda and stir lightly to blend.
- Step 6: Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and a cucumber wheel placed on the rim for a refreshing presentation.
