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Cucumber Mint Cooler, and where to source it

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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.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep10 min
Cooknone
Makesabout 1 quart
CuisineAmerican
Cost$
VegetarianGluten-freeDairy-free
Make it vegan: maple syrup for the honey.
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
The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● Barely a splurge
A light hand — your arteries say thanks.
EffortEasy
Cook it with
No-cook
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.
The Toolkit

Blender · Fine strainer

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.

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