This easy Sparkling Cucumber Basil Mocktail is so refreshing and light as it’s made up of just real ingredients. It can be customized to be sweeter or even spiked, if that’s your thing!
Sparkling Cucumber Basil Mocktail
This drink recipe is made from just real ingredients and is so refreshing and light. It packs delicious natural flavors with the perfect amount of kick from fresh ginger root. It’s going to be on repeat weekly in my household!
What you’ll need:
- cucumber
- ginger root
- basil leaves
- lemon juice
- water
- simple syrup, optional (click here for my homemade sugar free recipe)
- sparking water
DIETARY NOTES
This recipe is made with real ingredients and fits seamlessly into the following dietary needs when using the products/brands (or ones that are similar) listed in the recipe:
- gluten free
- grain free
- egg free
- dairy free
- soy free
- nut free
- added sugar free
- vegetarian
- vegan
- paleo
- Whole30
A NOTE ON CALORIE COUNT, NUTRITIONAL INFO AND SERVING SIZES
Due to my past experiences, I do not include most of the above information within my recipes as it is unsafe for me to do so personally. While I try to share a rough estimate when it comes to the serving size, please note that it is very subjective as we all have different hunger levels both from person to person and even from meal to meal.
If any of the above information is important to you, I understand! We are all different and have various goals and needs. If you’d like, you are welcome to calculate the information needed based on the ingredients you use when making one of my recipes.
I hope you understand! This comes from a place of love and protection both for myself and others like me. If you ever have any questions, send me an Instagram message for the quickest response time! Thank you for being here!
Thirsty for More?
Add these drink recipes to your list:
- Refreshing Champagne Twist Cocktail
- Sparkling Bees Knees
- No Sugar Added House Margarita
- 3 Ingredient Dairy Free Espresso Martini
- Pineapple Turmeric Margarita
Opt to make any of the above alcohol free by using your favorite alcohol alternative!
If you’re looking to add a little sweetness without adding any sugar, click here or head to the bottom of this post for my Sugar Free Simple Syrup Recipe!
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Sparkling Cucumber Basil Mocktail
Equipment
- Blender
- Mesh Strainer
Ingredients
- ½ cup cucumber, chopped
- ¼ tsp ginger root
- 3 basil leaves
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tbsp simple syrup, optional (sugar free recipe is in this blog post!)
- sparking water, to top
Instructions
- Add the chopped cucumber, ginger, basil, lemon juice, water, and simple syrup (if desired) to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Strain the blender contents through a mesh strainer evenly into two glasses with ice.
- Top each drink with the sparkling water.
- Garnish with cucumber slices, lemon slices, and basil as desired. Cheers!
Sugar Free Simple Syrup
Ingredients
- equal parts water
- equal parts sugar free sugar replacement (I use Lakanto, can sub real sugar as well)
Instructions
- Combine water and "sugar" in a pot on the stove over medium heat. I typically use anywhere from ¼ cup of each (for a few drinks) to 1 cup+ each (for more drinks). It depends on how much you'll need!
- Bring to a slight simmer and keep an eye on the mixture, mixing lightly as it dissolves.
- Once it is clear and completely dissolved, your simple syrup is done!
- Pour the syrup into a resealable glass container and let cool before using it for your drinks.
So refreshing and delicious! The perfect summer time drink. I put mine in a wine glass for extra fun!
I am so glad you loved this one, Emily! I am very much team fun glass also! 🙂
This looks so good! What a refreshing drink to mane for friends!
Absolutely!
Thanks for sharing! Does it keep long?
I would make it fresh!
So good. I make this for myself when I want something different and refreshing but non-alcoholic. And I make it for when I’m hosting any non-drinking friends. Always a hit! Thanks for this. I generally cut back on the lemon a little and I’ve also made it with lime. Delish.
This made me so happy to hear! Thank you so much for making and for sharing with friends too. 🙂