Freshen up and cool down with cucumber mojitos.

The lime-flavored sparkling water adds a delicate fizz to this cocktail.

The full recipe is below.

cucumber-mint mojito

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What Alcohol Is Best for Cucumber Mojitos?

White rum is traditionally used for mojitos, and the better the rum, the tastier the cocktail!

Peel remaining cucumber, and chop into 1/2-inch pieces to yield 1/2 cup.

Southern Living Cucumber Mint Mojito ingredients

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Strain; discard solids.

Fill each glass halfway with crushed ice.

Pour cucumber-rum mixture into each glass.

Southern Living Cucumber Mint Mojito preparing the cucumber

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Top evenly with sparkling water.

Garnish each glass with 1 mint sprig.

Frequently Asked Questions

Mojitos have a great combination of flavors.

Southern Living Cucumber Mint Mojito blending the drink ingredients

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Want to double-check yourmint stays freshfor your weekend mojito?

Refrigerate for up to five days, replacing the towel every two days if dry.

Mojitos can be made with a variety of fruits, fromblackberriestowatermelon,honeydew,strawberries,cranberriesand more.

Southern Living Cucumber Mint Mojito straining the blended ingredients

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Feel free to get creative!

Southern Living Cucumber Mint Mojito adding the shaved cucumber garnish to the glass

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Southern Living Cucumber Mint Mojito drink topped with sparkling water

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Southern Living Cucumber Mint Mojito garnished and ready to serve

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