Cucumber, Lime & Thyme Cooler

Looking for a refreshing cocktail to make this summer? This cucumber cooler with fresh lime juice and thyme is the perfect drink to sip for those hot summer days and nights! The best part is you can drink it as a refreshing mocktail or as a fun cocktail with your choice of spirit.

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Servings: 2
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes

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Ingredients

1 cup peeled and chopped cucumber 
2 tablespoons fresh thyme, de-stemmed, more for garnish
½ cup fresh lime juice 
2-3 tablespoons maple syrup 
3 oz of gin, vodka or mezcal (optional) 
Ice 
Sparkling Water

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Directions

1. Place some ice in 2 tall glasses. 

2. In a cocktail shaker, add the cucumber and thyme and muddle until cucumber is smashed and thyme is fragrant.

3. Add maple syrup and lime juice, spirit if using and some ice. Top the shaker and shake. 

4. Strain into each glass evenly. Top with a splash of sparkling water and garnish with fresh thyme, lime wedge and cucumber.