Cucumber Mojito

You'll be sittin' cool as a cucumber with this refreshing Cucumber Mojito! This fun riff on a classic mojito is the ultimate thirst-quenching cocktail of summer, with the cooling flavors of mint and cucumber, plus bubbly club soda!

📝 Ingredients

• 8 large fresh mint leaves
• 4 slices fresh cucumber (about 1/8" thick (I use an English cucumber))
• 1 slice fresh lime (about 1/8" thick)
• 2 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 ounces white rum
• 1 ounce orange liqueur (such as Cointreau)
• 1 ounce simple syrup (use more or less, to taste)
• 3 ounces chilled club soda
• mint sprigs (cucumber slices, and lime slices - optional garnish)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1To a tall glass, add mint leaves, cucumber slices, lime slice, lime juice, rum, and orange liqueur. Muddle everything together, crushing the mint, cucumber, and lime to release their flavor.
2. 2Add ice to the glass, then top with club soda. Give the drink a quick stir to combine.
3. 3Garnish with lime and/or cucumber slices. Enjoy immediately.