Cucumber Basil Soda
This delicious Cucumber Basil Soda mocktail is refreshing and perfect for the summer months! It's quick and easy to make and has a lovely cucumber flavor with hints of basil.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 135kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 medium cucumber thinly sliced
- 12 large basil leaves
- 9 cups of soda water chilled ice
- cucumber slices and fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan combine sugar and water over medium heat.
- Cook, stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved and mixture just comes to a boil, about 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl muddle the cucumber and basil leaves with the back of a wooden spoon.
- Add to the hot syrup.
- Cover and let steep for 30 minutes.
- Strain the syrup, pressing the solids through a fine-mesh strainer to release the flavors.
- Discard solids.
- For each serving, combine 3 tablespoons of the syrup with ¾ cup soda water in an ice-filled glass.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with cucumber slices and a basil leaf.
- Note: Cucumber-basil syrup can be stored in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- (I don't love super sweet drinks so I cut the sugar to 1/2 cups with 1 cup of water and it was still a smidge on the sweeter side for me)
Notes
The Cucumber Basil Soda recipe is delish as is. But it would also be great with a splash of gin or vodka.
You can also make a basil simple syrup and then muddle in fresh cucumbers so there are chunks throughout the drink. I think that adds to the experience sometimes. But I know some people don't like the texture.
Or you can use another flavored simple syrup and totally change the flavor of this basic soda idea.
Nutrition
Serving: 3tbsp | Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 78mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 78IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 0.2mg
