Cucumber Splash Mocktail

This is the perfect summer day on the patio non-alcoholic. The Cucumber Splash Mocktail brings refreshing flavors of cucumber, and lime with a punch of basil with slightest hint of sweetness from the simple syrup.

What is a Mocktail?

A Mocktail or Non-Alcoholic drink is a drink designed to be similar to cocktails without adding alcohol. Many times they will be the same drink without alcohol and some swap in non-alcohol flavors to mirror them.

Origins

This mocktail is like if you mixed a mojito with a gin tonic. It has that lime kick but without the really sweet heaviness of a mojito and the crisp light feel of the gin and tonic. The cucumber and basil are perfectly paired to bring a light crisp but strong flavor to this drink.

INGREDIENTS

Cucumber
Basil
Lime Juice
Club Soda
Simple Syrup

Cucumber, limes, basil, ice with a cutting board, knife, 2 glasses, and a lemon squeezer.

Equipment

Rocks Glass
Bar Spoon
Juicer
Knife
Cutting Board

Instruction Overview

Grab Rocks glass put basil in it.
Add simple syrup, lime juice and muddle
Put other ingredients and ice in and stir.
Enjoy.

FAQ

Can I substitute tonic for the club soda?

This a great change as it brings a little less carbonation with a slight different flavor. This would swing it more to the Gin and Tonic profile.

Can I use Lemon juice instead?
Can I use citrus juice instead?

You can swap in some other citrus but be cautious as they may overpower or change the flavor pretty significantly.

Can I use Mint instead of basil?

You can make this change. It will bring out a more mojito style and the mint will probably dominate the cucumber flavor quite a bit more.

The Olive Twist

The Cucumber Splash Mocktail blends its flavors amazingly well. Nothing really shines over another part as the harmonize. Bringing in mint instead of basil would make a mojito lovers dream without the alcohol. Splash in some tonic instead of the club soda and the G&T crowd go crazy.