Cucumber Mojitos

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups cold water
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped cucumber
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 large)
  • 12 mint leaves
  • 3/4 cup rum
  • 1 cup sparkling water, chilled
  • 1 cup crushed ice
  • 4 mint sprigs
  • 4 cucumber slices

Instructions

  1. Place 2 cups water and chopped cucumber in a blender; process until smooth. Strain cucumber mixture through a sieve into a medium bowl; discard solids.
  2. Place 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and 4 mint leaves in a 2-cup glass measure; crush with a wooden spoon. Add 3 tablespoons rum and about 1/2 cup cucumber mixture; stir until sugar dissolves. Stir in 1/4 cup sparkling water. Place 1/4 cup ice in a 12-ounce glass; pour cucumber mixture over ice. Garnish with 1 mint sprig, 1 cucumber slice, and 1 lime wedge. Repeat procedure with remaining ingredients. Serve immediately.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

233 kcal 12% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.8g 8% DV
Total Fat 8.5g 11% DV
Carbs 21.2g 8% DV
Fiber 2.5g 9% DV
Sugar 9.7g 19% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 41.5mg 2% DV
Potassium 210.8mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 17.8mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16.5mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 11.8mg 13% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 103.3mg 8% DV
Iron 0.9mg 5% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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