This refreshing version of mint mojitos features a springtime kick of cucumber. I love these at special gatherings and summer barbeques. A pitcher of this can be made a few hours in advance - just add alcohol at serving time.

Mint-Cucumber Mojitos

INGREDIENTS

* 1 lime, quartered
* 2 sprigs fresh mint leaves
* 1 tablespoon white sugar
* 2 slices cucumber
* 6 cubes ice, or as needed
* 2 ounces white rum (such as Bacardi®)
* 4 fluid ounces club soda

DIRECTIONS

1. Squeeze the lime quarters into a highball glass, and drop the limes into the glass. Add the mint leaves and sugar. Muddle well with the back of a spoon or with a muddler. Place the cucumber slices into the glass, and fill with ice cubes. Pour in the rum, then top off with club soda. Stir gently and serve.

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