Fresh from the Farm: Cucumber Mint Holiday Mocktail

As the holidays approach, there’s nothing better than gathering with friends and family to share good food, laughter, and a few festive drinks. And, while the season often leans heavily on indulgence, it’s easy and fun to create something just as celebratory that’s fresh and healthy.

Enter the Cucumber Mint Holiday Mocktail — a crisp, hydrating, and beautifully green drink made with hydroponically grown cucumbers and mint. This mocktail captures the brightness of summer produce while fitting perfectly into cozy winter gatherings.

At Fork Farms, we’re passionate about helping communities grow their own fresh food year-round. Using a Flex Farm, schools, healthcare systems, and community organizations can grow ingredients like cucumbers and mint even in the middle of winter. We love fresh, hyperlocally-grown fruits and veggies every day of the year, regardless of climate, soil health and availability, season, etc. This mocktail is a perfect example of how hydroponic farming can bring freshness and flavor to the table, no matter the season.

Cucumber Mint Holiday Mocktail Recipe

Serves: 2–3
Prep time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• ½ large cucumber, peeled and sliced (fresh from your Flex Farm!)
• 6–8 fresh mint leaves (fresh from your Flex Farm!)
• 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup (optional, to taste)
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 cup sparkling water or club soda
• Ice cubes
• Optional garnish: cucumber ribbons, mint sprigs, or frozen cranberries for a festive touch
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Instructions

1. Muddle the flavor. In a shaker or large glass, gently muddle the cucumber slices and mint leaves together to release their juices and aroma.
2. Add sweetness and lime. Stir in the honey (if using) and fresh lime juice.
3. Shake or stir. Add ice and shake (or stir) to chill the mixture.
4. Top with sparkle. Pour the mixture evenly into glasses and top with sparkling water.
5. Garnish and serve. Add a cucumber ribbon, a few fresh mint leaves, or a pop of color with frozen cranberries.
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Hydroponically grown produce, like the cucumbers and mint in this recipe, is among the healthiest foods around as it retains peak flavor and nutrients because it’s harvested just steps away from where it’s enjoyed. No long transport, no guesswork — just clean, fresh, living food grown with care and innovation.

During a season when so much of our produce travels thousands of miles, this simple mocktail is a delicious reminder that local food can be grown anywhere, anytime — even in the heart of winter.

So, here’s to love, health, and community — and to the joy of sharing something fresh from your own indoor farm.

Fork Farms is on a mission to unleash the power of fresh food production for everyone. Learn more about how our Flex Farm hydroponic systems can bring year-round growing to your school, organization, or community at Fork Farms