The Recipe · No.909 · Cucumber Mint Cooler

Cucumber Mint Cooler, and where to source it

Muddle and strain the cucumber rather than just floating slices. Slices only perfume the water faintly; a strained cucumber purée gives you that deep, green, genuinely cooling flavor in every sip.

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Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep10 min
Cooknone
Makesabout 1 quart
CuisineAmerican
Greedometer ●●●●● Barely a splurge Level Easy
A light hand — your arteries say thanks.
Cook it with
No-cook
Suits
VegetarianGluten-freeDairy-free
Make it vegan: maple syrup for the honey.
Straight Answers
Can you make Cucumber Mint Cooler ahead of time? — Partly

You can batch the mix and keep it cold, but add the ice, soda, and garnish and shake or stir to order — a made-up drink goes flat and watery if it sits.

Is Cucumber Mint Cooler gluten-free? — Yes

Yes — nothing in this recipe as written contains gluten. As always, glance at the labels on any packaged items (broth, sauces, chocolate), since brands vary.

Is Cucumber Mint Cooler vegan? — Vegetarian, not vegan

It’s vegetarian but not vegan as written — it has honey. Make it vegan: maple syrup for the honey.

Part One
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 1 quart
Our ratio, your call. The amounts below are a tested starting point — a version, not the one and only. Anything tagged to taste is the knob you turn: start there, then make it yours.
Cucumber
Peeled and puréed, then strained. A firm garden cucumber has the cleanest flavor.
1 largerecommended
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Lime juice
Fresh, to brighten. To taste.
2 tbspto taste
Local / market
Fresh mint
Gently bruised. A small handful.
8 leavesrecommended
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Honey
A little, dissolved, to round it out. Recommended to start, to taste.
1 tbspto taste
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Soda water
To top and lift it. Add last.
2 cupsrecommended
Local / market
One list, with a link to where to buy each one.
Part Two
The Method
  1. PuréeBlend the cucumber and push it through a strainer to get a clean, pulp-free juice.
  2. MixStir the cucumber juice with the lime, honey, and bruised mint until the honey dissolves.
  3. ServePour over ice and top with soda water.
Part Three
The Toolkit

Blender · Fine strainer

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