Cucumber Mint Basil Sparkling Mocktail

 

It's been very hot, so I wanted to make a refreshing summer drink. I've seen recipes for Cucumber Mint, and I've seen recipes for Cucumber Basil, but I have not seen one with cucumber, mint, AND basil.

• half English seedless cucumber, sliced
• 1 tblsp fresh mint leaves
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1 tblsp sugar
• ice cubes
• sparkling water

1. In a blender, blend cucumber, mint leaves, basil leaves, and sugar.
2. Place a sheet of cheesecloth over a strainer over a bowl. Pour the blended mixture into the cheesecloth and squeeze as much liquid as possible through the strainer into the bowl.
3. Pour the strained liquid into a tall glass. Add ice cubes and top with sparkling water.