Cucumber Mint and Basil Soda
Quench your thirst with this refreshing and herbaceous Cucumber Mint and Basil Soda, a vibrant homemade drink perfect for warm days or casual gatherings. With its unique blend of fresh cucumber, fragrant mint, and aromatic basil, this soda is bursting with garden-fresh flavors and a hint of zesty lime juice. A touch of homemade simple syrup adds just the right amount of sweetness, balanced by the effervescence of club soda. Easily prepared in under 15 minutes, this recipe is a delightful non-alcoholic option for all your entertaining needs. Garnished with crisp cucumber slices and mint sprigs, this elegant soda not only tastes incredible but also dazzles with its presentation. Ideal for summer sipping or as a palate cleanser, this drink is a must-try for lovers of refreshing and creative beverages!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 10 leaves Fresh mint leaves
- 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 0.5 cups Water
- 4 cups Club soda
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 cup Ice cubes
- 4 slices Cucumber slices (for garnish)
- 4 sprigs Mint sprigs (for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the cucumber and cut it into chunks. Add the cucumber chunks, mint leaves, and basil leaves to a blender.
Blend the ingredients on high until smooth. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a bowl, pressing down to extract all the juice. Discard the solids.
In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water to make a simple syrup. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves (about 2-3 minutes). Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
In a large pitcher, combine the cucumber-mint-basil juice, simple syrup, and lime juice. Stir well.
Add the club soda to the pitcher and gently stir to combine.
Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the cucumber-mint-basil soda into each glass.
Garnish with cucumber slices and mint sprigs before serving.
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Cucumber Mint and Basil Soda!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
165 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 312 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.5 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.8 g | ||
| Protein | 2.8 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 103 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 538 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
