Cucumber Mint Fizz Mocktail
As light as a breeze through magnolia trees, this Cucumber Mint Fizz is a crisp, cooling mocktail perfect for bridal summer teas.
With fresh lime, fragrant mint, and a sparkle of elderflower, it’s a breath of garden air in every dainty sip.
Elegant enough for fine china and refreshing enough for any Southern patio.
Serves: 4
Time: 10 minutes
🌿 Ingredients:
1 small cucumber, thinly sliced (or ribboned with a veggie peeler)
½ cup fresh mint leaves
Juice of 2 limes
2 tsp honey or simple syrup (optional)
3 cups elderflower tonic or sparkling water
Ice
Garnish: mint sprigs, cucumber ribbon, or edible flowers
✨ Instructions:
Muddle the Base:
In a pitcher or cocktail shaker, muddle mint leaves with lime juice and honey (if using). Get that flavor released without bruisin’ too much.Add the Fizz:
Stir in cucumber slices and fill with sparkling water or elderflower tonic.Serve & Garnish:
Pour over ice and garnish with a cucumber ribbon and mint sprig for the prettiest garden finish.
💁🏾♀️ Lilly’s Bridal Tea Tip:
Use clear or cut-crystal glasses so your cucumber ribbons float like lace. Add a paper parasol for that extra tea party charm.