Prep Time: 4 minutes minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cucumber, Cucumber Cocktails, Mint Cocktails, Mojito Cocktails, rum cocktails, white rum
Servings: 1
- 4 – 5 slices cucumber
- 2 oz white rum
- 1 oz lime juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 6 – 8 mint leaves
- ½ cup lime-flavored sparkling water
- Mint sprig and cucumber slice for garnish
In a tall glass, muddle the cucumber slices and mint leaves with lime juice and simple syrup.
Add the rum and stir gently to combine.
Fill the glass with ice.
Top with lime sparkling water.
Stir again, then garnish with a cucumber slice and mint sprig.
Pro Tips
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Use seedless cucumber for smoother flavor.
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Gently muddle the mint just enough to release oils, not shred the leaves.
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Chill your sparkling water ahead of time for better fizz.
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Want it lighter? Use less rum or add more sparkling water to taste.