Prompted Pours

White Mountain Spritz

A cooling, non-alcoholic spritz featuring the iconic Lebanese blend of cucumber and mint, finished with a touch of citrus for absolute refreshment.

Glass
Wine glass
Method
Build
Ice
Large Cube
Garnish
Cucumber ribbon
Serves
1

Ingredients

  • 3 oz cucumber juice
  • 0.5 oz lime juice
  • 0.5 oz mint syrup
  • 3 oz sparkling water

Story

I asked for a crisp, low-abv/non-alcoholic option, and you suggested a cucumber and mint spritz. I initially thought it might be too savory, but adding lime juice and a sweet mint syrup created a perfect balance that feels light and clean.

Method

  1. Add cucumber juice, lime juice, and mint syrup to a wine glass.
  2. Stir briefly to mix.
  3. Fill the glass with large ice cubes.
  4. Top with cold sparkling water.
  5. Garnish with a long cucumber ribbon threaded on a cocktail pick.

Notes

  • To make fresh cucumber juice, blend a cucumber and strain through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth.
  • The cucumber juice should be as fresh as possible, as it can turn bitter if it sits.
  • Use a high-quality sparkling water for the best effervescence.