Shaken Cucumber-Ginger Fizz

Name: Shaken Cucumber-Ginger Fizz
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Cocktails
Ingredients: 1/2, peeled and diced cucumber; 1-inch piece, peeled and chopped fresh ginger; 1 tbsp lime juice; 1/2 cup sparkling water; 1/4 cup mint leaves; 1 tbsp honey; 1/2 cup ice cubes

A crisp, herbaceous non-alcoholic drink that balances cucumber's coolness with fresh ginger and mint, finished with a light sparkle.

Cuisine: Cocktails

Category: Cocktails & Drinks

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 0 minutes.

Serves 1.

Ingredients

1/2, peeled and diced cucumber
1-inch piece, peeled and chopped fresh ginger
1 tbsp lime juice
1/2 cup sparkling water
1/4 cup mint leaves
1 tbsp honey
1/2 cup ice cubes

Instructions

Step 1: Muddle 1/2 cucumber (peeled and diced) and 1-inch fresh ginger (peeled and chopped) in a cocktail shaker with 1 tbsp honey and 1/4 cup mint leaves until the cucumber softens and the mint releases its aroma.
Step 2: Add 1 tbsp lime juice and 1/2 cup ice cubes to the shaker, then shake vigorously for 20 seconds until frost forms on the outside of the shaker.
Step 3: Strain into a chilled glass filled with 1/2 cup sparkling water, garnish with a thin cucumber slice and a sprig of mint, and serve immediately.