Spicy Jalapeno Cucumber Mocktail
Get ready to sip on the coolest summer mocktail ever! Say hello to the Spicy Cucumber Jalapeno Mocktail. This refreshing mocktail packs a punch of bright, sweet, and spicy flavors. Picture a tantalizing blend of cool cucumber, zesty lime, and fiery jalapeños, all balanced with a touch of raw honey for sweetness. Vegan option.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Total Time5 minutes mins
Course: Drinks
Keyword: alcohol-free, cucumber, drinks, easy, jalapeno, lime, mocktail, spicy
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 300kcal
MOCKTAILS:
- 2 cups filtered water
- 2 limes, freshly-squeezed
- 2 jalapeños, chopped
- 1 cucumber, peeled + chopped
- pinch of sea salt
- ½ cup raw honey
- ginger beer, for topping
GARNISH:
- Lime wedges
- Sliced cucumbers
- Sliced jalapeños
- Fresh rosemary sprigs
TO MAKE MOCKTAILS:
In a bowl, add the chopped jalapeños and cucumbers along with the lime juice, mulling (crushing) it together until jalapeños and cucumbers are mostly broken down. Add the water and honey and stir until combined. Add a pinch of sea salt for heightened flavor. NOTE: Add additional sweetener if needed.
ASSEMBLY: For each drink, fill an 4-ounce glass halfway with crushed ice. Add ½ cup of the mocktail mixture. Garnish with lime wedges, chopped jalapeños, and sliced cucumbers, and top with ginger beer until filled completely. Add a rosemary sprig, if desired.
Sip and Enjoy!
- STORAGE: Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator in a tightly sealed jar for up to a week.
- SWEETENER: Instead of honey, you can always use Agave or maple syrup or create a simple syrup by boiling water with organic cane sugar to sweeten.
- MAKE AHEAD: You can make the mocktail mixture up to 1 day ahead and refrigerate in an airtight container. The day off, simply slice/chop fruit and assemble.
- SERVING: To make additional mocktails, simply double or triple ingredients, depending on need.
Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 351mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 73g | Vitamin A: 292IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg