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Cucumber Cooler

Cucumber Cooler is a non-alcoholic mocktail. It leans sweet, sparkling and citrus. Muddled and served in a Highball Glass. Expect roughly 57 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Mocktailnon_alcoholic5 ingredients

At a Glance

57 kcalCalories
12gSugar
14.1gCarbs

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition. Some ingredient data may be approximate.

These nutrition figures are approximate estimates for this recipe — actual values vary with your exact measures, brands and serving size.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatemuddled drink

Why: 5 ingredients, muddled drink, uses syrup, requires muddler

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. Muddle cucumber slices in a Highball glass.Muddled
  2. Add lime juice and simple syrup.Add
  3. Fill with ice and top with soda water.Top
  4. Stir and garnish with cucumber ribbon.Stirred

How to Serve

Glass
Highball Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Method
Stirred
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

SweetSparklingCitrus

Supporting notes

FreshTartGrassy

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity
  • Non-alcoholic

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

  • Low / No AlcoholSuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.
  • SummerSuggested from its citrus and sparkling notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

SaladsBrunchLight Snacks

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-FreeVeganVegetarian

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

Choose an ingredient to see reviewed substitutions, or filter for a different preference.

Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Lime Juice0.5 oz

Lemon JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Start with the same amount, then adjust sweetness if needed.
What changes
Lemon juice can usually replace lime juice, but the drink becomes less tropical and more lemon-forward.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Simple Syrup0.5 oz

SugarWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Dissolve well before serving or muddle/shake hard; start with about 1 teaspoon sugar per 1/4 oz syrup.
What changes
Sugar can replace simple syrup if it fully dissolves, but it adds less water.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Agave SyrupWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use slightly less at first, then adjust to taste.
What changes
Agave syrup can replace simple syrup, especially in tequila or mezcal drinks, but it adds an earthy agave note.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Demerara SyrupWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount, but avoid in very delicate drinks unless you want the darker flavor.
What changes
Demerara syrup can replace simple syrup when a richer, darker sugar note is welcome.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Honey SyrupWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use slightly less at first; honey syrup can dominate delicate drinks.
What changes
Honey syrup can replace simple syrup when a richer, floral sweetness is acceptable.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Maple SyrupNot a neutral swap
How much to use
Use less at first and avoid in delicate citrus or clear drinks unless you want maple flavor.
What changes
Maple syrup can replace simple syrup in darker or whiskey-style drinks, but it is not a neutral swap.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Soda WaterTop

Carbonated WaterGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount.
What changes
Carbonated water is usually a close substitute for soda water.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Club SodaGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount.
What changes
Club soda is usually a close substitute for soda water.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Sparkling WaterGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount.
What changes
Sparkling water is usually a close substitute for soda water.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Tonic WaterNot a neutral swap
How much to use
Use only if you want a tonic-style drink.
What changes
Tonic water is not a neutral replacement for soda water; it adds bitterness and sweetness.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

Preference filters use current ingredient, nutrition and diet evidence. They are not medical advice, and this database contract does not store user selections.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Cucumber Cooler?
The Cucumber Cooler is a non-alcoholic cocktail made with 5 ingredients, traditionally served in a Highball Glass. It is a non-alcoholic drink. A standard serving contains approximately 57 calories.
What does a Cucumber Cooler taste like?
Cucumber Cooler has a flavour profile featuring Sweet, Sparkling, Citrus, Fresh. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Cucumber Cooler?
Cucumber Cooler pairs well with Salads, Brunch, Light Snacks. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Cucumber Cooler?
The Cucumber Cooler is alcohol-free. This recipe is estimated to contain approximately 57 kcal. Calorie content varies based on the juices, syrups and mixers used.
When is a Cucumber Cooler typically served?
Cucumber Cooler is often suggested for Low / No Alcohol, Summer, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Cucumber Cooler?
If you enjoy Cucumber Cooler, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to other mocktails that share its flavour balance. Many classic cocktails also have non-alcoholic adaptations built around the same balance.
Can I make a Cucumber Cooler at home?
Yes. The Cucumber Cooler uses 5 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Highball Glass. Use fresh juices and quality syrups for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare mocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find mocktails I like?
Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Cucumber Cooler with other mocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.