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Cucumber mint spritz
Cool cucumber, fresh mint, and lime topped with sparkling water. The most refreshing drink at any summer party.
- 15 min active
- Serves 8
- Spritzes & sparklers
Instructions
- Blend. Slice 8 thin cucumber ribbons for garnish. Roughly chop the rest and blend with the mint, lime juice, and syrup until smooth.
- Strain. Pour through a fine strainer into a pitcher, pressing on the pulp.
- Top. Add ice and sparkling water and stir once.
- Serve. Pour into glasses lined with a cucumber ribbon.
Hosting tip: Press the cucumber ribbon against the inside of the glass before adding ice. It looks spa-level fancy for zero effort.
Make it ahead
Blend and strain the base up to 8 hours ahead.
Great for
Serve it at baby showers and Dry January parties. Planning the whole drink table? See how to set up a mocktail bar, and use the party calculator to figure out how much to make.
What you'll need
- Glass drink dispenserHolds the base so guests top their own
- Highball glasses, set of 8The right size for spritzes
- Non-alcoholic sparkling wineFor a fancier pour
- Ice bucket with scoopKeeps the bubbles cold
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Questions
How do I keep it fizzy at a party?
Keep the base and the bubbles separate. Put the base in a dispenser and the sparkling water on ice beside it, so each glass gets fresh fizz.
Can I make it for more people?
Yes. Use the servings button next to the ingredients. Every amount updates automatically, from 1 glass up to 200.
