Sparkling Cucumber Lime Refresher
A light and effervescent cocktail featuring muddled cucumber and fresh lime, topped with sparkling water for a crisp finish. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together fresh cucumber slices, fresh lime juice, gin 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
- 4 fresh cucumber slices
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1.5 oz gin
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 2 oz sparkling water
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place 4 fresh cucumber slices in a mixing glass and muddle gently to release juice without pulverizing.
- Step 2: Add 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1.5 oz gin, and 1/2 oz simple syrup to the mixing glass.
- Step 3: Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes and stir gently with a bar spoon for 20 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
- Step 4: Strain the mixture into a tall Collins glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Step 5: Top with 2 oz sparkling water and stir lightly to combine.
- Step 6: Garnish with a thin cucumber ribbon twisted on a cocktail pick and a lime wheel on the rim.
