Alcohol-free
Cucumber & Mint Lemonade
A sparkling house lemonade inspired by the cucumber-and-mint flavour family of a summer cup. Fresh lemon and measured syrup replace bottled lemonade; berries are omitted.
Alcohol-free · Fresh · Citrusy
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Cucumber (thin slices)
- 1 sprig Fresh mint (leaves picked; reserve the tip)
- 25 ml Lemon (fresh juice)
- 20 ml Simple syrup (1:1)
- 120 ml Soda water
- 1 piece Lemon (slice, for garnish) (Optional)
Ice and water are assumed. Add everything else you have.
Method
Muddle & build
Equipment: Jigger or measuring spoon · Bar spoon · Muddler
- Gently press the cucumber with lemon juice and syrup in a tall glass. Add mint leaves and press once, reserving the leafy tip.
- Fill with ice. Add the measured cold soda and stir gently from the bottom.
- Finish with the mint tip and an optional lemon slice.
A small detail
Prepare the lemon-and-syrup base ahead if needed. Add cucumber, mint and soda near serving so the drink stays fresh.
Estimated strength
Zero
What does this mean?
Per serving: ≈ 0% ABV · ≈ 0 g alcohol
An estimate, not a measurement. Dilution lowers concentration but does not remove alcohol. Check your bottle label. These typical alcohol levels can vary by brand and market.
Added water from ice: 10%. Water added as a percentage of the measured liquid before mixing. Ice melt varies with temperature, time and technique.
Assumes the mixers labelled alcohol-free are 0.0%. Check labels when traces matter.
Some ingredient alcohol levels or liquid volumes are unknown.
Plan for a party
Mix individually
Fresh preparation makes the difference here. Use these totals to shop, then make each serving separately.
Guests: 6
Fresh preparation makes the difference here. Use these totals to shop, then make each serving separately.
One recipe serving per guest. Choose the amount you want to prepare.
Ingredients for the party
- 24 pieces Cucumber (thin slices)
- 6 sprigs Fresh mint (leaves picked; reserve the tip)
- 150 ml Lemon (fresh juice)
- 120 ml Simple syrup (1:1)
- 720 ml Soda water
Optional garnishes · Optional
- 6 pieces Lemon (slice, for garnish)
Water for the batch
Keep the ice and water steps in the single-serving method. Scaling ingredients alone does not replace chilling or dilution.
Prepare and serve
- Prepare fresh juice close to serving and keep it chilled separately unless it is explicitly in the base. Fresh batches are for this service, not an overnight storage promise.
- Keep mint out of the stored liquid. Press it gently in each drink as directed; do not shred or leave it soaking in a pitcher.
- Muddle the fruit, cucumber or ginger per serving. Pre-measuring is fine; a large stored mash changes the extraction and texture.
- Keep fizzy drinks cold and closed until pouring. Add them per glass; never shake or blend them.
The list saves ingredient names, not party quantities. Check the totals above against how much you have. Garnishes and ice are not added.
Bartender sources: Campari Academy: batching techniques · Dave Arnold: measuring dilution and batching · Simon Difford: water and dilution · Jeffrey Morgenthaler: batch calculator
Sources & inspiration
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