Cucumber Mint Tonique

Cucumber Mint Tonique Mocktail

Ingredients:

• ½ cucumber, coarsely grated

• 50ml lime juice (from 2-3 limes)

• 8 fresh mint leaves

• 1 tbsp caster sugar​

• ice cubes

• 200ml elderflower tonic water or classic tonic water

• cucumber slices, to garnish (optional)

• fresh mint leaves, to garnish (optional)

How to make:

1. Put the cucumber, lime juice, mint leaves and caster sugar in a bowl. Stir together, then transfer to the fridge for 1 hr (or up to 3 hrs) to steep.

2. When ready to serve, strain the mixture through a sieve, pushing it through with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as you can; discard the pulp.

3. Fill 2 tall glasses with ice cubes, then divide the cucumber infusion between them. Top up each with the elderflower tonic or classic tonic, then garnish with the cucumber slices and extra mint leaves, if you like.

   
   
   
   

Tip: Flavoured tonic waters are usually made with elderflower, citrus or flavour-packed fruits. They go well with complementing flavours – try elderflower tonic in this recipe, or lemon tonic for a refreshing iced tea.