Cucumber-and-Mint “Fauxjito”

By DreiFromBK

This virgin riff on a classic mojito from F&W's Justin Chapple takes just five minutes to make. It's also incredibly refreshing. Packed with fresh mint and topped with club soda, it has a cooling quality from cucumber and gets a hint of sweetness from agave.

Ingredients

• 6 thin slices of English cucumber, plus 1 long, thin slice for garnish
• 6 large mint leaves, plus 1 sprig for garnish
• 2 ounces fresh lime juice
• 1/2 ounce agave
• Ice
• 4 ounces cold club soda

Details

Adapted from foodandwine.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a cocktail shaker, muddle the cucumber with the mint leaves. Add the lime juice 
and agave and fill with ice; shake well. Strain into an ice-filled collins glass. Add the club soda; stir once. Garnish with the cucumber slice and mint sprig.