The Pure Muse Mocktail and Cocktail
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The Pure Muse Mocktail & Cocktail
The Pure Muse Mocktail & Cocktail — a vibrant, low-calorie refreshment crafted with botanical spirits, fresh cucumber, mint, and lemon. Hydrating, detoxifying, and designed to nourish while you glow.
Part of our 9 Low-Calorie Mocktails and Cocktails Recipe Series.
Seedlip Garden 108 … cucumber … fresh mint … lemon juice … sparkling water …
Seedlip Garden 108 … cucumber … fresh mint … lemon juice … sparkling water …
Vibe: Crisp, herbaceous, luminous
Presentation: Serve in a tall Collins glass with a single cucumber ribbon spiraling inside. Garnish with a mint crown on the rim and a touch of edible gold dust on the mint.
Mocktail Recipe
Ingredients (serves 1) ~10 calories:
- 2 oz Seedlip Garden 108 (sugar-free non-alcoholic botanical spirit)
- 2 oz fresh cucumber juice (strained for clarity)
- 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3-4 mint leaves (plus extra for garnish)
- Sparkling mineral water (to top)
- Edible gold dust (optional, for mint garnish)
- Long cucumber ribbon (for glass spiral)
Method:
- Prepare the Glass:
- Using a vegetable peeler or mandoline, slice a long, thin ribbon of cucumber.
- Coil the ribbon inside a tall, chilled Collins glass so it spirals around the interior.
- Muddle the Mint:
- In a small shaker or mixing glass, gently muddle 3 mint leaves with the lemon juice to release the oils.
- Do not over-muddle — just a gentle press is enough to keep the flavor fresh, not bitter.
- Build the Drink:
- Add the Seedlip Garden 108 and cucumber juice to the shaker with the muddled mint and lemon.
- Add a handful of ice and stir lightly to chill (do not shake to preserve the clarity and effervescence).
- Assemble:
- Strain the chilled mixture into the prepared Collins glass over fresh ice (ideally clear ice for a more artful presentation).
- Top gently with sparkling mineral water, filling to the brim.
- Garnish:
- Crown the glass with a fresh mint sprig.
- Lightly dust the mint with edible gold dust using a small brush or fine mesh sieve for a luminous, photogenic finish.
- Serve Immediately:
- Present with a minimalist background or natural lighting to highlight the vibrant green hue and gold-touched mint.
How to Make a Cucumber Ribbon
Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients (serves 1) ~110–120 calories:
- 1.5 oz gin (preferably a botanical-forward gin like Hendrick’s or Monkey 47)
- 0.5 oz Seedlip Garden 108 (to preserve the fresh herbal notes without adding sugar)
- 2 oz fresh cucumber juice (strained for clarity)
- 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3-4 mint leaves (muddled)
- Sparkling mineral water to top
Instructions:
- Prepare the Glass:
- Create a long cucumber ribbon using a vegetable peeler or mandoline and coil it inside a tall, chilled Collins glass.
- Muddle the Mint:
- In a shaker, gently muddle the mint leaves with the lemon juice to release the oils.
- Shake:
- Add the gin, Seedlip Garden 108, and cucumber juice to the shaker with ice.
- Shake briefly but briskly to chill and combine.
- Assemble:
- Strain the mixture into the prepared Collins glass over fresh clear ice.
- Top with sparkling mineral water to create a light effervescence.
- Garnish:
- Crown the drink with a fresh mint sprig.
- Dust the mint lightly with edible gold dust for a luminous, celebratory finish.
Optional Twist: Swap gin for vodka if you prefer a neutral base, or use tequila blanco for a garden-fresh margarita vibe.
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