Lisa Yarde
These vibrant Cucumber Soju-Coolers are the perfect refreshing accompaniment to a spicy meal. Fresh mint, cucumber, lime, and just a touch of sweetness come together for the perfect summer drink. Word to the wise, it’s nearly impossible to have just one.
Cucumber-Soju Coolers
The Soju Cucumber Cooler is a cocktail that tastes so healthy you'll forget that you're even drinking alcohol
Servings: 10
Calories: 104kcal
Equipment
- Measuring Cups/Spoons Set
- Fine-Mesh Sieve Set
- Blender
- Glass Nesting Bowls
- 2-Quart Saucepan
- 10" Chef's Knife
- 18 x 24-Inch Plastic Cutting Board
- Glass Liquid Measuring Cups
Ingredients
LIME SIMPLE SYRUP, HEAT
- ½ cup Water
- ½ cup Sugar
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup Fresh lime juice
THE CUCUMBER-MINT JUICE, PURÉE
- 4 cups Chopped English cucumbers
- 2 cups Fresh mint
THE COOLER, COMBINE
- 2 cups Soju
- Crushed ice
- Chilled club soda
Instructions
- For the lime simple syrup, heat water, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan over medium until sugar dissolves. Set pan in a bowl of ice water to cool syrup. Once cool, stir in lime juice.
- For the cucumber-mint juice, purée cucumbers and mint in a blender or food processor. Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing to extract as much juice as possible; discard solids.
- For the cooler, combine Soju, lime simple syrup, and cucumber-mint juice in a pitcher. Serve cooler in ice-filled glasses and top with a splash of club soda.
Notes
Per serving, Calories: 104
Nutrition Facts
1 servings per container
- Amount Per ServingCalories104
- % Daily Value *
- Sodium 16mg 1%
- Total Carbohydrate
12g
4%
- Protein 1g 2%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
