Herbal Mint Highball
A crisp, aromatic highball infused with fresh mint and cucumber for a refreshing, herbaceous finish. This British-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Gin, Fresh mint leaves, Cucumber slices 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 140 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 Gin
- 5 Fresh mint leaves
- 2 Cucumber slices
- 3 oz Soda water
- 0.5 oz Lime juice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Muddle 5 fresh mint leaves and 2 cucumber slices in the bottom of a highball glass.
- Step 2: Add 2 oz gin and 0.5 oz lime juice to the glass.
- Step 3: Fill the glass with ice cubes, then pour in 3 oz soda water.
- Step 4: Stir gently to combine, then garnish with a lime wheel and a sprig of mint.







