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Cucumber Mojito is a delicious and refreshing twist on the classic mojito cocktail made with the addition of cucumbers.
Cucumber Mojitos
Bottoms UP! Cheers! Slainte! Na Zdravje! 🍻 No matter what language it’s in, toasting with a glass of Cucumber Mojito is always a good thing.
Happy Friday, my dear friends! Seems that this week was all about the booze, ha? Pina Colada Floats on Monday and Mojitos on Friday. Not bad… not bad at all.
Cucumber Mojitos are a variation of the classic mojito cocktail, which is a popular Cuban cocktail made with mint leaves, lime juice, sugar, white rum, and soda water.
The truth is, cocktails satisfy my need to throw things in a shaker and make myself believe that I’m a mixologist. Just as throwing food in a pan makes me feel like Giada’s got nothin’ on me.
How To Make Mojitos with Cucumbers
I made these mojitos to go with a batch of Pierogies. Nothing tastes better than fried food with a side of cold, refreshing drinks. Don’t you think? And, by the way… have YOU tried my pierogies?! You should. 2 ingredients is all you’ll need. Plus the filling. Them things are darn awesome! And munching on them things was delightful and delicious. I’ve been craving more mojitos and pierogies ever since.
- We start with making a simple syrup by combining the water and sugar in a small saucepan; bring it to a boil.
- Stirring occasionally, continue to boil for 5 minutes, or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; set aside and let cool.
- Fill two glasses with Ice and set aside. Using a muddler, muddle cucumber slices and mint leaves in a cocktail shaker.Add rum, lime juice and 4 ounces simple syrup.
- Shake and mix well. Add seltzer water to the shaker.
- Divide mixture evenly in prepared glasses.
- Garnish with cucumber slices and serve.
Adding fresh cucumber to the traditional mojito recipe inspires a cool and refreshing flavor, making it perfect for a hot summer day. It is also a great way to add some extra nutrients to your cocktail, as cucumbers are a good source of vitamins and minerals. A healthy mojito?! YAHS!!
You are only a cucumber and rum away from having this ridiculously awesome drink. So bright and happy, and so easy to make, these babes will make any mojito-sipper super happy! Besides, I think these fall in the healthy category. I mean, cucumbers are all about hydration and they’re packed with potassium. So, yes, yes, they are healthy.
ENJOY!
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Cucumber Mojito
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups sugar
- Ice
- 10 cucumber slices
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 4 ounces (2 shot glasses) white rum
- 2 limes,, juiced
- 4 ounces seltzer water
- cucumber slices for garnish
Instructions
- Make a simple syrup by combining the water and sugar in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.
- Stirring occasionally, continue to boil for 5 minutes, or until sugar is dissolved.
- Remove from heat; set aside and let cool.
- Fill two glasses with Ice and set aside.
- Using a muddler, muddle cucumber slices and mint leaves in a cocktail shaker.
- Add rum, lime juice and 4 ounces simple syrup.
- Shake and mix well.
- Add seltzer water to the shaker.
- Divide mixture evenly in prepared glasses.
- Garnish with cucumber slices.
- Serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
It’s going to be 108 today (yikes!!) and these mojitos are an absolute necessity!
That looks like one tall drink of summer. How totally refreshing. 🙂
I could use one of these right now. Love the photos, Kate!!
This looks like my new summer drink! Cheers!!!
You are a Goddess! Love these.
Ahhh…*cheers* to mojitos and berry-oozing pie. 🙂
Looks so refreshing!!! The cucumber slices are a great touch 🙂
What a refreshing summer drink! I love cucumbers but I’m bound to love them more when they’re in alcohol 🙂
I love that you put cucumbers in this, it looks amazing!!!