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Refreshing Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita Mocktail

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A cool, spicy, and alcohol-free mocktail combining fresh cucumber juice, jalapeño heat, and sparkling water, perfect for summer gatherings and easy to prepare in under 10 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped (preferably English cucumber)
  • 1 small jalapeño, sliced thin (remove seeds for less heat)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1–2 limes)
  • 1 tablespoon agave syrup (or honey/maple/simple syrup)
  • 1 cup chilled sparkling water
  • Kosher salt and smoked chili powder for rimming the glass
  • Ice cubes as needed
  • Fresh cilantro or mint sprig for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the glass by mixing 1 tablespoon kosher salt with ½ teaspoon smoked chili powder on a small plate. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of the glass and dip it into the salt mixture to coat. Set aside.
  2. Peel and chop the cucumber. Blend on high speed for about 30 seconds until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl, pressing with a spoon to extract about ½ cup (120 ml) of fresh cucumber juice.
  3. Add the thinly sliced jalapeño to the cucumber juice and let it infuse for 5 minutes, tasting occasionally. Remove slices early if too spicy.
  4. In a mixing glass or shaker, combine ½ cup (120 ml) jalapeño-cucumber juice, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lime juice, and 1 tablespoon (15 ml) agave syrup. Stir or shake well.
  5. Fill the prepared glass with ice cubes. Pour the mocktail mixture over the ice, then top with 1 cup (240 ml) chilled sparkling water. Stir gently to combine.
  6. Garnish with a sprig of fresh cilantro or mint and optionally a thin cucumber or lime wheel on the rim. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use fresh cucumber juice rather than pre-made for best flavor. Adjust jalapeño heat by removing seeds or infusing for less time. Add sparkling water last and stir gently to preserve fizz. The cucumber-jalapeño juice mixture can be prepared up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerated; add sparkling water and ice just before serving.

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Keywords: mocktail, cucumber, jalapeño, margarita, summer drink, non-alcoholic, refreshing, spicy, easy recipe

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