Cucumber Mint Spritz Cocktail
This cucumber spritz cocktail is an easy cucumber cocktail using 4 ingredients starting with a simple syrup. It's also great for a crowd.
Servings: 1 cocktail
Cost: $8.00
Equipment
- 1 vegetable peeler (Use the peeler to make a paper-thin slice of the cucumber for garnish)
Ingredients
Cucumber Simple Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup cane sugar
- 1 cup English cucumber, diced (About ½ a full English cucumber. We like an English cucumber because there are fewer seeds and for the texture.)
Cocktail
- 1 ounce cucumber simple syrup
- ¾ ounce lime juice (The juice of half of a lime)
- 4 ounces sparkling wine (We prefer Cava or Prosecco)
- 2 leaves fresh mint
- 1 slice cucumber, for garnish
Instructions
Cucumber Simple Syrup
- Simmer: Bring the sugar and water to a boil in a medium saucepan, then simmer for 1-2 minutes, or until the sugar has dissolved. Add the diced cucumber and let it simmer for 10 minutes, or until it has softened and become fork-tender. Remove from heat, cover, and steep 10 more minutes.
- Strain: Use a fine mesh strainer to remove the solids, and transfer into a jar. Use a fork or spoon to press out all the juice from the cucumber. Store in the fridge in an airtight container for 2-3 weeks
Cucumber Mint Spritz Cocktail
- Combine: Add a few cubes of ice to a wine glass. Add the simple syrup, lime juice, and top with sparkling wine. Garnish with cucumber slices and mint. Stir and serve. For a stronger version, add 1 ounce of gin or vodka.
Notes
Scaling Up: We love making this cucumber cocktail for crowds. Double the simple syrup and you can serve a larger crowd.
Ingredient Note: We strongly recommend you use English cucumbers for this recipe. The texture is better and the lack of seeds prevents any bitter flavor in the simple syrup.
Nutrition
Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 2mg
