Cucumbers and mint are basically summer’s cooling system, and when you steep them alongside a cannabis tincture, you get a mocktail that tastes like a spa day and works like, well, an edible. This one’s crisp, herby, barely sweet, and built for slow sipping on a hot porch evening.

Ingredients

• 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber, plus extra spears for garnish
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
• 2 tbsp honey or agave syrup
• 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 cup sparkling water or club soda
• 1–2 ml cannabis tincture (your preferred THC strength — see dosing note below)
• Ice

Instructions

1. Muddle the cucumber slices and mint leaves in the bottom of a pitcher until fragrant and slightly juicy.
2. Stir in the honey and lime juice until the honey dissolves.
3. Add the cannabis tincture directly to the pitcher and stir gently to distribute evenly — this keeps dosing consistent across servings.
4. Fill glasses with ice, strain the cucumber-mint mixture over the ice, and top each glass with sparkling water.
5. Garnish with a cucumber spear and a mint sprig. Serve immediately.

Dosing & Safety Note

This recipe makes about 4 servings. Using a 1–2 ml tincture split across the pitcher gives roughly 2.5–5mg THC per serving if you’re using a standard 10mg/ml tincture — but always check your specific product’s label, since potency varies widely. Start with a lower amount than you think you need, and wait at least 60–90 minutes before having more; infused drinks can take longer to kick in than you’d expect. Keep infused pitchers and bottles clearly labeled and stored well away from kids and pets. This isn’t a fast-acting drink, so don’t judge it by how you feel after the first sip. Always follow the cannabis laws in your state or region.

Key Takeaways

• Cucumber and mint make a cooling, low-sugar base for an infused summer mocktail.
• Stir tincture into the full batch before serving for more even dosing across glasses.
• Effects from infused drinks typically take 30–90 minutes to appear — pace yourself.
• Always label infused beverages and store them away from children and pets.

FAQ

Can I make this mocktail non-alcoholic and still infused?

Yes — this recipe is already alcohol-free by design. It gets its kick entirely from the cannabis tincture, not spirits, so it’s a true mocktail.

How long does an infused cucumber-mint mocktail take to kick in?

Most people feel effects from infused drinks within 30–90 minutes, though this varies by person and by what else you’ve eaten that day. Give it time before drinking a second glass.

What’s the best tincture to use for this recipe?

A neutral-flavored, dispensary-bought THC tincture works best so it doesn’t compete with the cucumber and mint. Check the label for mg-per-ml potency so you can dose accurately.

Can I batch this for a party?

You can, but batching infused drinks makes even dosing harder to guarantee. If serving a group, consider infusing individual glasses instead of one shared pitcher so each guest controls their own dose.

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