Sparkling mint drink with cucumber and lime

Drink

Cucumber Mint Spritz

Cucumber ribbons, mint, lime, and chilled seltzer for a garden-fresh glass.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cucumber, shaved into ribbons
  • 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon simple syrup
  • Ice
  • 2 cups chilled seltzer

Method

  1. Muddle cucumber, mint, lime juice, and syrup lightly.
  2. Divide between two ice-filled glasses.
  3. Top with chilled seltzer.
  4. Stir gently and garnish with cucumber ribbons and mint.

Fresh Mint Tip

Use tender leaves and skip thick stems so the drink stays soft and clean.