This Cucumber Mojito with Vodka is the best light and refreshing cocktail. Cool down on a hot day with this delicious drink! This cocktail is a fun twist on the classic mojito recipe and is made with just a few ingredients!
This post was originally published in 2021 but has since been updated with new pictures and information. The recipe is still the same.
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🌟Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Twist on the classic mojito. Typically mojitos are made with rum, but we're switching it up here and using vodka, specifically cucumber vodka.
- Refreshing on a hot day. This cucumber vodka drink is the perfect refreshing cocktail. It's a great way to cool off in warmer weather.
- Easy crowd-pleaser. This recipe is super simple to make for a crowd. You only need 6 simple ingredients to make this delicious beverage for your next dinner party or outdoor barbecue. Make a mojito pitcher and serve it alongside Skinny Piña Coladas or Jamaican Rum Punch for the ultimate summer party!
What is a mojito?
A classic mojito cocktail is a Cuban drink. They are typically made with a good white rum, mint leaves, lime, sugar and club soda or sparkling water. Mojitos are one of the most popular cocktails in the world and are really easy to make for yourself at home!
🥘Ingredients and Substitutions
- Mint. You need fresh mint leaves for this recipe, don't use a mint extract or mint oil. Muddling will help release the juices from the mint leaves and balance the sweetness of the simple syrup.
- Simple syrup. ½ ounce of simple syrup is needed to make this drink. You can use storebought, but I provide instructions for a really easy simple syrup recipe below!
- Cucumber vodka. I used Western Son Distillery's cucumber vodka but you can use any brand of vodka.
- Soda water. I love topping off my cocktails with a splash of seltzer water. I recommend unflavored sparkling water but you could also use a lime-flavored one.
See the recipe card below for the remaining ingredients and quantities.
🔪Instructions
Step 1: Muddle mint leaves and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker.
Step 2: Next, add ice cubes to a cocktail shaker and pour in cucumber vodka and fresh lime juice.
Step 3: Cover the shaker, shake for a few seconds and pour into two highball glasses that are filled with ice.
Step 4: Top with soda water. Garnish with fresh mint leaves, a lime wedge and/or cucumber slices, if desired and enjoy!
💭Recipe FAQs
To make your own simple syrup, you only need 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of water. Add both ingredients to a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Allow it to simmer for a few minutes, until the sugar has dissolved. Allow it to cool for about 10 minutes and transfer it to an airtight container. The syrup will keep in the fridge for about a week.
Muddling the mint leaves allows them to release their flavors and juices. This can be done using the bottom of a wooden spoon or an actual muddler. Place the leaves in the bottom of a cocktail shaker and muddle a few times to release the oils.
Yes, you can adjust the servings of this recipe in the recipe card below to make a pitcher. Follow the same steps and add everything to a pitcher to serve to your guests! If you are making a big batch, wait to add the club soda or sparkling water until the drinks are poured into individual glasses.
👩🏻🍳Bartender Tips
- Use fresh ingredients. Fresh mint leaves and lime juice are essential for a great mojito. Avoid using bottled lime juice or pre-packaged mint leaves.
- Use high-quality vodka. A good vodka can make a huge difference in the flavor of your cucumber mojito.
- Don't overdo the simple syrup. I recommend making your own simple syrup as storebought ones can be overpowering. Add more to your cocktail if desired.
- Use plenty of ice. This cocktail is best served ice-cold, so be sure to use plenty of ice when making the drink.
🥗Serving
Serve this cucumber mojito recipe in a highball glass garnished with fresh cucumber slices, lime wedges and/or a mint sprig.
It will pair well with so many light and fresh dishes, including Proscuitto, Burrata and Grilled Peach Salad, Key Lime Pie and Grilled Chicken and Strawberry Salad.
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Ingredients
Simple Syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
Mojitos
- 5-6 fresh mint leaves
- ½ ounce simple syrup
- Ice
- 3 ounces cucumber vodka
- ½ lime, juiced
- Club soda or sparkling water
Instructions
Simple Syrup
- To make your own simple syrup, add sugar and water to a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Allow to simmer for a few minutes, until the sugar has dissolved. Allow it to cool for about 10 minutes and transfer to an airtight container. The syrup will keep in the fridge for about a week.
Mojitos
- Begin by muddling mint leaves and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Then add ice to the cocktail shaker.
- Pour in 2 ounces of vodka and the lime juice.
- Cover the shaker, shake, pour into a glass and top the drink off with club soda or sparkling water.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and cucumber, if desired and enjoy!
Sarah's Tips
- Use fresh ingredients. Fresh mint leaves and lime juice are essential for a great mojito. Avoid using bottled lime juice or pre-packaged mint leaves.
- Use high-quality vodka. A good vodka can make a huge difference in the flavor of your cucumber mojito.
- Don't overdo the simple syrup. I recommend making your own simple syrup as storebought ones can be overpowering. Add more to your cocktail if desired.
- Use plenty of ice. This cocktail is best served ice-cold, so be sure to use plenty of ice when making the drink.
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