{"id":241077,"date":"2020-08-15T20:55:28","date_gmt":"2020-08-16T03:55:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/?p=241077"},"modified":"2021-08-26T12:25:10","modified_gmt":"2021-08-26T19:25:10","slug":"mint-cucumber-mojito-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/recipes\/mint-cucumber-mojito-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"This Cucumber Mojito is an Extra Refreshing Twist on a Classic Cocktail"},"content":{"rendered":"<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-241082\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Lulus_Cucumber_Mojito-3.jpg\" alt=\"two glasses of mint cucumber mojito\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1250\" \/>\n<p><em>The sun is hotter and days are longer, which means there\u2019s more time to enjoy happy hour! Plus, National Rum Day is upon us! To celebrate, we\u2019ve teamed up with our favorite mixologist, Carolyn from The Social Sipper. She creates fun, flavorful cocktails, like this Mojito, using simple ingredients. Head over to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thesocialsipper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@thesocialsipper<\/a> for more cocktail inspiration!<\/em><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-241083\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Lulus_Cucumber_Mojito-4.jpg\" alt=\"cucumber mojito with lime slices and mint leaves around it\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1250\" \/>\n<p>This easy-to-make Cucumber Mint Mojito is a simple yet delicious cocktail. It\u2019s an elevated twist on the original mojito that is the perfect refresher for these hot <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/fashion\/best-summer-dresses\/\">summer<\/a> days. We love the sweetness of the rum mixed with the mellow flavor from the cucumber, a hint of acidity from the lime, and the freshness of the mint. Combined, these flavors make this cocktail a delightfully balanced beverage. Plus, it\u2019s a bonus whenever we can use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/recipes\/pantry-staples-almond-butter-chocolate-chip-cookies\/\">ingredients from around our home<\/a>&#8211;that way we can save a trip to the grocery store, and during these times we\u2019re more than okay with that!<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-241078\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Lulus_Cucumber_Mojito1.jpg\" alt=\"hand mixing a cucumber mojito in a glass\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1250\" \/>\n<p>To make this yummy twist on a classic, all you have to do is muddle together cucumber, mint, sugar, and lime juice in a cocktail shaker. Then add rum and ice and shake until your shaker is cold to the touch. Strain into two glasses over ice, and top with a splash of club soda. Don\u2019t forget some cucumber and mint as garnish!<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-241080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Lulus_Cucumber_Mojito-2.jpg\" alt=\"shaker pouring a mojito into a glass with cucumber\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1250\" \/>\n<p>One interesting fact to ponder while you\u2019re sipping on your cocktail is the word mojito comes from the African word \u201cmojo\u201d meaning <em>magic charm.<\/em> We\u2019re thinking this drink may put some kind of enchantment on us! There\u2019s only one way to find out: Set your happy hour alarm, put on your favorite outfit, and make the Cucumber Mint Mojito.<\/p>\n<p><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-241084\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Lulus_Cucumber_Mojito-5.jpg\" alt=\"cocktail for national rum day with mint and cucumber\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1250\" \/><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Did this Cucumber Mojito put a magic charm on you? Let us know what you think in the comments! To refresh your warm-weather wardrobe, shop our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/categories\/893_5576\/summer-essentials.html\">Summer<\/a> selection!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The sun is hotter and days are longer, which means there\u2019s more time to enjoy happy hour! Plus, National Rum Day is upon us! To celebrate, we\u2019ve teamed up with our favorite mixologist, Carolyn from The Social Sipper. 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