Cucumber Mojito
These cucumber mojitos are a light, refreshing twist on the classic mojito recipe, made with fresh cucumber, mint, lime juice, and rum.
Servings: 2 servings
Equipment
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.
Notes
Store the remaining Simple Syrup covered and in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 2140mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 1355IU | Vitamin C: 69.3mg | Calcium: 253mg | Iron: 4mg
