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Cucumber Mojito is a light, crisp, and refreshing twist on the classic mojito cocktail, made with fresh cucumber, mint, lime juice, rum, and a splash of soda.
Cucumber Mojitos
Bottoms up! Cheers! Slàinte! Na Zdravje! 🍻 No matter what language you say it in, toasting with a glass of cucumber mojito is always a good thing.
The truth is, cocktails satisfy my need to throw things in a shaker and pretend I’m a mixologist. Just like tossing food in a pan makes me believe Giada’s got nothin’ on me.
But I just had to make these homemade cucumber mojitos! They are so cool, crisp, and bursting with fresh flavor. A total refreshing twist on the classic mojito cocktail. Made with muddled cucumber, fresh mint, lime juice, and white rum, this easy cocktail is perfect for summer parties, backyard BBQs, or anytime you’re craving a light and refreshing drink.
Ingredients for Cucumber Mojitos
If you love a classic Cuban mojito, you’ll love this fresh cucumber version. It’s the perfect way to sip and chill! Here’s what you’ll need to make the cocktails:
- Water & Sugar: For the homemade simple syrup. You can also just use coconut sugar or granulated sugar instead of making the simple syrup.
- Cucumber Slices: Fresh and thinly sliced. Save a few for garnish because we’re fancy like that.
- Fresh Mint Leaves: Don’t skip this because it’s what makes a mojito a mojito.
- White Rum: Classic choice, but feel free to use vodka if that’s what you have on hand.
- Fresh Lime Juice: Brightens up every sip.
- Club Soda or Seltzer: Adds that fizzy finish.
How To Make Mojitos with Cucumbers
These mojitos come together in just a few easy steps and taste like pure summer in a glass!
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice and extra cucumber slices. Strain the cocktail over the top, finish with a splash of club soda, and garnish with fresh mint.
- Make the Simple Syrup: Combine water and sugar in a saucepan, bring it to a boil, and stir until the sugar dissolves. Let it cool. (Or skip this and just use granulated or coconut sugar if you’re short on time!)
- Muddle: In a cocktail shaker, muddle together cucumber slices, fresh mint, lime juice, and a splash of simple syrup until the cucumbers are nice and juicy.
- Shake it Up: Add rum, cover tightly, and give it a good shake.
Serving Suggestions
These cucumber mojitos are great for summer hangouts or when you just need to kick back and pretend you’re on vacation. Pair them with something casual, like my 2-ingredient easy pierogi recipe, because crispy, golden bites + cold cocktails = happiness.
Keep the mojito vibe going and don’t miss my frozen mojito pie or these super fun mojito doughnuts! And if you’re really in the mood for something tropical, my pina colada floats are just as easy and just as perfect for hot days.
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Cucumber Mojito
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 10 cucumber slices, plus a few more for serving
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish
- 4 ounces (2 shot glasses) white rum, or to taste
- 2 limes, juiced
- 4 ounces club soda, or seltzer water
Instructions
- Prep. Fill two drinking glasses with ice and a few cucumber slices, and set aside.
- Make the simple syrup. Combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Stirring occasionally, continue to boil for 5 minutes, or until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat, set aside, and let cool.
- Muddle. Add 10 cucumber slices, mint leaves, 1 to 2 ounces of simple syrup, and lime juice to a cocktail shaker (or a mason jar). Muddle well until the cucumber is macerated and the mint is broken down.
- Shake. Pour in the rum, cover tightly, and shake vigorously to combine.
- Serve. Strain the cocktail into the glasses, top with soda water, garnish with a fresh mint sprig, and serve.
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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!!!