Cucumber Jalapeño Cooler

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Spicy and refreshing, this Cucumber Jalapeño Cooler is a great way to chill out after a long day or add a lil’ kick to your booze-free brunch menu. The spiciness of the pepper is balanced out by the coolness of muddling the water from a cucumber.

Make it fancy by serving it in a tall glass with cucumber ribbons swirled around the glass. Your friends will think you’re a certified mixologist and, just because you might not be having alcohol doesn’t mean you don’t want to go all in on presentation.

5 from 2 votes

Cucumber Jalapeño Cooler

Spicy and refreshing, this Cucumber Jalapeño Cooler is a great way to chill out after a long day or add a lil’ kick to your booze-free brunch menu. The spiciness of the pepper is balanced out by the coolness of muddling the water from a cucumber.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2
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Ingredients 

  • 1 large English cucumber, cut into ribbons and slices
  • 1 jalapeño, seeds and ribs removed
  • 2 medium limes, juiced
  • Soda water
  • Ice
  • Jalapeño slices, optional

Instructions 

  • Use a mandolin or knife to thinly slice cucumber into ribbons for garnish. Slice the rest of the cucumber and add to a cocktail shaker with juice of 2 limes and seeded jalapeño.
  • Muddle together to release all of the water from the cucumber and infuse liquid with heat of a the pepper.
  • Prepare two pint glasses with a cucumber ribbon and fill with ice. Divide muddled mixture between the two glasses, top with soda water and serve garnished with extra jalapeño slices (optional).
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Reed is a Seattle-based home cook and culinary creator whose passion for cooking has led to the creation of hundreds of pescatarian and plant-based recipes. He finds inspiration from seasonal ingredients and shopping from his pantry.

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