Cucumber Mint Refresher

Aug 30, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Drinks Drinks beverages Easy

A light, refreshing iced drink combining crisp cucumber, bright mint, tropical fruit purée, cold green tea, and white grape juice.

Prep 5 min

Cook —

Total 5 min

Servings 1

Diet Gluten free, Vegan

Ingredients

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servings

1 ½ fl oz (45.0 ml)tropical fruit purée
6.0 fl oz (180.0 ml)cold green tea
2.0 fl oz (60.0 ml)white grape juice
¼ cup (30.0 g)cucumber, peeled and chopped
6.0 largemint leaves
1.0 cup (240.0 ml)ice

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Instructions

Muddle cucumber pieces and mint leaves gently in a shaker to release flavors.
Add tropical fruit purée, cold green tea, white grape juice, and ice to the shaker.
Shake vigorously for 10 seconds.
Strain into a 16 oz glass filled with fresh ice and serve.

Tips

To intensify mint flavor, lightly clap mint leaves between your hands before muddling. Use peeled cucumber to keep the drink smooth and less bitter.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make cucumber mint refresher?

Plan on 5 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.

Can I make cucumber mint refresher ahead?

Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers, covered, for up to 2 days; add fresh ice just before serving.

Is this drink vegan?

Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as syrups, sauces and toppings are labeled vegan.

A light, refreshing iced drink combining crisp cucumber, bright mint, tropical fruit purée, cold green tea, and white grape juice.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.

77 Calories / serving

0.2g Fat

19.5g Carbs

0.9g Protein

15.3g Sugar

Whole recipe (1 serving): ~77 cal · 0g fat · 20g carbs · 1g protein · 15g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 77 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 15 min·0.9 mi·~1750 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 10 min·0.5 mi·~1000 steps
Moderate cycling 8 min·1.6 mi
Swimming laps 11 min
Jogging 8 min·0.7 mi·~1300 steps
Stair climbing 7 min·~650 steps
Dancing 13 min
Bodyweight circuit training 8 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 18 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.