Cucumber Dill Mocktail
These vibrant cucumber dill mocktails are the perfect blend of refreshing, sophisticated, and healthy. With their stunning emerald color and complex flavor profile, they're ideal for holidays, special occasions, or simply treating yourself to an elevated non-alcoholic beverage experience. The combination of crisp cucumber, aromatic dill, and bright citrus creates a drink that's both hydrating and packed with nutritional benefits.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup cucumber juice about ½ medium cucumber, juiced
- 2 teaspoons fresh dill or 1 tablespoon dill pickle juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sweetener of choice optional - honey, agave, monk fruit, or stevia
- ⅔ cup lime or regular soda water
- Ice cubes
- Garnish options: Cucumber flower tutorial below, edible flowers, lemon wheel, fresh dill sprig
Instructions
- First, prepare your cucumber juice by grating half a cucumber and squeezing it through a fine-mesh strainer until you collect ¼ cup of juice. You can save the leftover pulp for smoothies or face masks.
- Next, place your fresh dill, lemon juice, and sweetener (if using) in your cocktail shaker or mason jar and gently muddle for about 20-30 seconds to release all the aromatic oils from the dill.
- Add your cucumber juice and 2-3 ice cubes to the shaker, then secure the lid and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until everything is well-chilled and mixed together.
- Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a glass filled with ice, then top with lime soda water (or regular soda water with an extra squeeze of lime) and stir gently to combine.
- Finally, add your chosen garnish—whether it's a cucumber flower, dill sprig, or lemon wheel—and enjoy immediately while the drink is perfectly chilled and carbonated.
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