Cucumber Mint And Basil Soda Recipe

Beat the heat with this vibrant and refreshing Cucumber Mint & Basil Soda! This easy summer recipe uses fresh, homegrown ingredients (or your favorite market finds) for a light and flavorful sparkling beverage. A delightful veggie twist on classic fruit sodas, it's naturally sweet and perfect for a hot day. Easily customizable with your preferred sweetener – try stevia, honey, or agave!

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Calories 66.6 kcal

Protein 0g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cucumber Mint And Basil Soda

1 cup granulated sugar
2 cups water
Cucumber
Mint Leaves
Fresh Basil Leaves
Soda water, as needed

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How to Make Cucumber Mint And Basil Soda

In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups of water and 1 cup of granulated sugar.
Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Add 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber, 24 fresh mint leaves, and 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves to the syrup.
Cover and let steep for at least 30 minutes, or up to 1 hour for a stronger flavor.
Strain the cucumber-herb syrup through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a jar, pressing gently on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible.
Fill a 12-ounce glass with ice cubes.
Add 2 tablespoons of the cucumber-herb syrup to the glass.
Top with soda water.
Stir gently to combine.
Garnish with a cucumber slice and a sprig of mint.
Repeat steps 7-11 to make additional sodas.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

67g

Fat

Carbs

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15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Preparation Low Protein Healthy Beverages Low Fat Dietary Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Low In Something Non Alcoholic

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cucumber Mint And Basil Soda?

Cucumber Mint And Basil Soda takes about 20 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cucumber Mint And Basil Soda?

Cucumber Mint And Basil Soda has approximately 66.6 calories per serving, with about 0 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cucumber Mint And Basil Soda?

The key ingredients for Cucumber Mint And Basil Soda are Sugar, Water, Cucumber, Mint Leaves, Fresh Basil Leaves, Soda Water. See the full list with measurements above.