Market Fresh Mint and Cucumber Cooler

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A revitalizing cooler featuring muddled fresh mint and cucumber paired with crisp vodka and a splash of lime, inspired by fresh market finds. This recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together vodka, fresh cucumber slices, 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 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: 8 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 120 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a mixing glass, muddle 4 fresh cucumber slices and 8 fresh mint leaves gently to release their juices and aroma.
  2. Step 2: Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes, then add 1.5 oz vodka, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup.
  3. Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 20 seconds to chill and combine flavors without bruising the mint.
  4. Step 4: Strain into a Collins glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
  5. Step 5: Top with 2 oz club soda and stir once gently to mix.
  6. Step 6: Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and a long cucumber ribbon curled inside the glass for visual appeal.

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