This cool variation of the mint mojito has a cucumber kick for spring. At special events and summer barbeques, we adore these. You may prepare a pitcher of this a few hours ahead of time; simply add the alcohol right before serving.
| Prep Time: | 15 mins |
| Total Time: | 15 mins |
| Servings: | 1 |
| Yield: | 1 cocktail |
Ingredients
- 1 lime, quartered
- 2 sprigs fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 2 slices cucumber
- 6 cubes ice, or as needed
- 2 ounces white rum (such as Bacardi®)
- 4 fluid ounces club soda
Instructions
- Squeeze the lime quarters into a highball glass, and drop the limes into the glass. Add the mint leaves and sugar. Muddle well with the back of a spoon or with a muddler. Place the cucumber slices into the glass, and fill with ice cubes. Pour in the rum, then top off with club soda. Stir gently and serve.
Reviews
I marinated the mint, and sliced cucumber with lime and rum earlier in the day, so at cocktail hour, I just added mineral water (instead of club soda). Delicious!
totally awesome. I always scale it up and bring to parties. Everyone loves it.
Yeah it was nice and I’ll make it again
Loved it! Will definitely make again.
I didn’t like all of the floaties in the drink. I would strain it next time.
definitely won’t be making this again.
Wow, so good. I added the cucumbers early and it gave it a nice refreshing kick.
THis was DElish! will make again. Very refreshing.
Awesome! Great for a hot summer evening!
This is so delicious, and so refreshing, I’ll be making this all summer long. Thanks for sharing!
This is OUT OF THIS WORLD good! My new favorite drink! The cucumber adds a perfect amount of refreshment and my husband even liked it. Definitely a great drink to share with girlfriends–thanks for posting your recipe!!
Good basic recipe, gives a great starting place with room to play with specifics. I generally prefer to use simple syrup in place of sugar. Simple syrup is easily made at home if you don’t want to buy it (just boil 2 parts sugar with 1 part water until disolved, cool, and mix! It can be stored in a clean bottle in the fridge for a couple of weeks.) and adds a more mingled sweetness, since the sugar doesn’t usually disolve completely in cold liquids. Try both and pick your preference. Also, if making in advance consider trying it with the alcohol added ahead of time. It gives the flavors a chance to mingle more than if just muddling. A possible variation, if looking for more cucumber flavor; blend cold water with chopped cucumber in a blender and strain out solids. Then you can still add the cucumber for a lovely garnish. (I recommend 2 cups cold water with 1 cup chopped cucumber if making multiples. That should mix 4 mojitos.)
This can be made for a group by mixing all appropriate amount of servings except for alcohol. Alcohol should be added when pouring servings. If not a fan of cucumber (I highly recommend it though) just omit. Best with crushed ice. They forgot to add all of this during the publishing process. thanks and enjoy~I appreciate any suggestions!