4-Ingredient Cucumber Mojito Mocktail Recipe

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy cool, refreshing beverages, and what better way to quench your thirst than with a delicious cucumber mojito mocktail?

This non-alcoholic drink combines the classic mojito flavors of lime and mint with cooling cucumber for optimal hydration.

Whether you’re lounging by the pool or cooling down after a workout, this mojito mocktail recipe makes a revitalizing late-afternoon beverage that doubles as a liquid snack.

Read on to discover why this summer drink is so nourishing, then grab your blender and start sipping.

Leaving the skin on the cucumber results in a darker green with a thicker consistency, and extra nutrients.

 

Mojito Mocktail Health Benefits

A lack of alcohol and added sugar aren’t the only factors that make this cucumber mojito mocktail a healthy summer beverage. The main ingredients all feature unique properties to support long-term health.

Benefits of Cucumber

Comprised mostly of water, these fruits are a refreshing source of vital hydration. Consuming them is a great way to increase your fluid intake if you struggle to drink enough water.

Additionally, cucumbers contain:

• Essential vitamins and minerals
• Antioxidants

They can also:

• Help maintain steady blood sugar levels
• Aid digestion and prevent constipation due to their water and fiber content
• Assist the body with detoxification

 

Lime Health Benefits

You’ve probably heard citrus fruits are high in vitamin C, and limes are no different. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that supports the immune system, the skin, and helps the body absorb iron from other foods.

Note: The acid from the lime juice can be hard on tooth enamel. I recommend drinking your mocktail with a straw (and a cup of fresh water) to protect your teeth.

 

Benefits of Fresh Mint

In addition to infusing a fresh, invigorating flavor to this mojito mocktail, mint is an herb often used to assist with bloating and digestion. It also contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, which promote overall health.

 

Liquid Stevia Vs. Simple Syrup

Stevia is a natural non-nutritive sweetener extracted from stevia leaves. Despite being incredibly sweet, it doesn’t raise blood sugar levels or cause inflammation to blood vessels the way sugar does. Stevia is a healthier alternative to the simple syrup found in traditional mojito recipes.

If you don’t like stevia, pure liquid monk fruit drops are another healthy option that tastes similar to honey.

Note: The process for manufacturing powdered stevia involves toxic chemicals. Powdered forms may also contain additives from GMO corn and may not be gluten-free. Try to avoid it if you can.

 

Cucumber Mojito Mocktail Ingredients

With only four ingredients, this mojito mocktail is quick, easy, and inexpensive. You can make a large batch for friends or scale down the recipe for a single serving. Here’s what you’ll need to serve 4-6 people.

• One 12-inch English cucumber – They’re longer, have thinner skins and fewer seeds. For a lighter beverage with less fiber, remove the skins. For a heavier consistency, darker color and extra nutrients, leave the skins intact. Buy organic if you can.
• 1 Lime – Cut the inner flesh from the rind and discard the rind.
• 30 Mint leaves – It’s not a mojito mocktail without fresh mint! You can always start with less and add more to taste.
• Liquid stevia to taste
• Cold water and ice

 

How to Make a Cucumber Mojito Mocktail

1. Add the water, cucumber, lime, and mint leaves to a high-speed blender and blend for 1 minute or until completely liquified. Add more water as needed to reach desired consistency.
2. Pour over ice and sweeten with liquid stevia to taste.
3. Garnish with a slice of cucumber a wedge of lime and fresh mint leaves if you’re feeling fancy.

See the recipe card below for the full recipe and instructions.

For a lighter color and consistency, peel the skins from the cucumber. It’ll have less fiber and won’t be as filling.

 

Recipe Tips for Best Results

Adjust the Ingredients: Use this recipe as a guide. You can easily adjust the ratio of ingredients to suit your taste. The amount of water and ice will depend on the water content of your cucumber. It’s also personal preference. 

Taste Test First: A bitter lime or cucumber will ruin this recipe. Taste them before blending. If you end up with bitter fruits, adding more water and/or sweetener may help dilute the flavor.

Enjoy Fresh: Mint tends to become more bitter the longer it sits, so serve your mojito mocktails right away.

 

Substitutions

Cucumber Varieties: You can use a slicing cucumber instead of the English variety, but I recommend peeling it and removing the seeds before blending. Regardless of the variety, organic is preferred.

Sparkling Twist: To add some lively fizz, top off your mocktail with some seltzer (unless you’re in a state of active gut inflammation–this can cause irritation).

 

A Healthy Summer Beverage

This cucumber mojito mocktail will leave you feeling refreshed in the summer heat. Super hydrating and delicious, this recipe is fantastic any time you need to cool down.

With limited ingredients that come together in less than five minutes, this healthy summer beverage could not be any simpler to make. Try it this weekend and let me know how you like it in the comments below.

 

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Healthy Hot Chocolate with Ginger & Collagen

 

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