This Cucumber Basil Mocktail is simple to make and is packed with fresh cucumber, basil and lemon. It is the perfect non-alcoholic drink to to make for a quiet night in or for a get-together with friends.
Cucumber is one of my favorite vegetables! It is delicious in all kinds of recipes. I love to use it in traditional ways like in my Tabouli Salad recipe, and in more creative ways like Fennel Cucumber Salad and Cucumber Pico de Gallo.
And today we're using cucumber in a mocktail! A Cucumber Basil Mocktail to be exact. This drink is packed with flavor from fresh muddled cucumber, basil and lemon juice and its all topped off with club soda for a delightful fizz. So, let's make it!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- This recipe only requires 5 minutes to make!
- And it utilizes simple, easy-to-find ingredients.
- Cucumber Basil Mocktail is the perfect mocktail for people who don't like their drinks too sweet.
- It is packed with fresh flavor and is delightfully fizzy.
- And it is absolutely delicious!
Ingredients
English Cucumber: Don't use a regular cucumber for this recipe! English cucumbers are easier to muddle.
Basil: Basil gives this mocktail the most delicious flavor.
Lemon Juice: Use fresh lemon juice! The stuff in the bottle never tastes the same.
Agave Nectar: Agave nectar adds a hint of sweetness. You can also use simple syrup.
Club Soda: Club soda because I think all mocktails need a little fizz.
Instructions
Step 1. Add chopped cucumber, basil and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker. Use a muddler or a wooden spoon to break the cucumber up really well.
Then, strain the mixture into a tall glass. Press the cucumber with the back of a spoon to release all of its liquid.
Step 2. Add agave nectar and club soda into the glass.
Stir, then add ice. Garnish the Cucumber Basil Mocktail with a basil leaf, lemon wedge and a spiral of cucumber.
Serve.
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Recipe FAQs
A mocktail can be made of anything! I usually contains fruit juice like pineapple or mango or blueberry with herbs or extracts topped of with club soda or coconut water.
Cucumber goes great with lemon and lime juice, berries like blackberry or blueberry and herbs like mint, basil and parsley.
Expert Recipe Tips
Take your time muddling the cucumber and basil in the first step of making this mocktail. That is where all the flavor comes from so take your time and break them up really well.
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Cucumber Basil Mocktail
Equipment
- 1 Cocktail Shaker
- 1 Muddler
- 1 Fine Mesh Strainer
- 1 12-16oz Glass
Ingredients
- ⅓ Cup Chopped English Cucumber
- 3 Medium Basil Leaves
- 2 teaspoon Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Agave Nectar or simple syrup!
- ¾ Cup Club Soda
- Ice
- Garnishes: basil leaves and lemon slices
Instructions
- Combine cucumber, basil leaves and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker. Use a muddler or a wooden spoon to break up the cucumber. It will release a lot of juice. See note!⅓ Cup Chopped English Cucumber, 3 Medium Basil Leaves, 2 teaspoon Lemon Juice
- Strain the muddle mixture into a 12-16 ounce glass. Use the back of a spoon to press the cucumber and basil to extract all the liquid.
- Add agave nectar and club soda to the glass and stir. Add ice, top with additional garnishes and serve!1 teaspoon Agave Nectar, ¾ Cup Club Soda, Ice, Garnishes: basil leaves and lemon slices
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