This cucumber mint vodka cocktail is light, refreshing, and easy to make with fresh cucumber, mint, lemonade, and sparkling water. It’s the kind of drink that’s perfect for a hot summer afternoon, backyard BBQ, or sitting on the patio after dinner.
This refreshing summer cocktail is similar to my Cucumber Collins recipe, but with the addition of muddled mint, lemon slices, and more lemon sparkling water. Try both and see if you prefer it with mint, similar to a Mojito, or without!
Ingredients
See the recipe card for exact amounts.
- Vodka: Use your favorite brand. I like Tito’s Vodka.
- Lemonade: Adds sweetness and bright lemon flavor. Homemade lemonade works well, but store-bought is perfectly fine.
- Lemon sparkling water: Gives the cocktail bubbles without adding extra sugar.
- Cucumber slices: Fresh cucumber adds a clean, cooling flavor.
- Lemon slices: Add fresh citrus aroma, and as a bonus, they make the drink look summery and refreshing.
- Mint leaves: Mint adds freshness. Lightly muddle or clap the leaves between your hands before adding them to release the natural oils.
Tips for Making a Cucumber Mint Cocktail
- Don’t crush the mint too aggressively. A gentle press or clap behind your hands, or a quick muddle in the glass is enough.
- Add the sparkling water last so it stays fizzy.
Instructions
Prep Tips
How to make a lemon, cucumber and mint vodka cocktail
- Add the mint leaves and a splash of lemonade to your cocktail glass. Muddle gently.
- Add a few lemon and cucumber slices around the outside of the glass. Add ice to keep the slices in place, and then add another layer.
- Add the vodka, lemonade, and lemon sparkling water.
- Stir gently with a long cocktail stirrer and garnish with more lemon and cucumber slices, or a cocktail pick with lemon and cucumber. Serve.
Storage
This cocktail is best enjoyed immediately after mixing because the sparkling water will gradually lose its bubbles.
FAQs
Yes. Simply leave out the vodka and replace it with additional sparkling water or lemonade for an easy mocktail.
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Lemon Cucumber Mint Vodka Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients
- 1½ oz vodka
- ½ cup lemonade
- ½ cup lemon sparkling water
- ice
- cucumber slices
- lemon slices
- 6 to 8 fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Add mint leaves and a splash of lemonade to a cocktail glass and muddle gently.
- Add a layer of lemon and cucumber slices around the bottom of the glass.
- Fill the glass with ice and add another layer of lemon and cucumber slices.
- Add the vodka and lemonade.
- Pour in the sparkling water.
- Stir gently and serve immediately. Optionally, garnish the rim with cucumber and lemon slices, or try a cocktail pick with lemon and cucumber, or a few more fresh mint leaves.
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Notes
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