The Seattle Rainier

Name: The Seattle Rainier
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 oz butterfly pea flower tea (brewed and cooled); 1.5 oz fresh cucumber juice (blend and strain); 0.5 oz fresh lime juice; 0.5 oz simple syrup; 4-5 fresh mint leaves; 1 oz sparkling water; Flaky sea salt, for rim; Ice; Cucumber wheel and mint sprig, for garnish

A deep teal cucumber and mint mocktail with a sea salt rim — Pacific Northwest cool, like Puget Sound in a glass.

Recipe guidanceClear ingredients, preparation steps, serving yield, and optional swaps for home mixing.

Prep time

10 min

Total time

10 min

Serves

Difficulty

Medium

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mariners mlb cucumber mint teal seattle

Bright & refreshing

A balanced alcohol-free drink built around real citrus and fruit flavor.

Simple ingredients

Easy-to-find ingredients and an approachable home-bar method.

Perfect for occasions

Made for an everyday treat, dinner party, or celebratory pour.

Ingredients

Makes 1 serving. Ingredient quantities update with the selected batch size.

2 oz butterfly pea flower tea (brewed and cooled)
1.5 oz fresh cucumber juice (blend and strain)
0.5 oz fresh lime juice
0.5 oz simple syrup
4-5 fresh mint leaves
1 oz sparkling water
Flaky sea salt, for rim
Ice
Cucumber wheel and mint sprig, for garnish

Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Prepare the glass
Rim a rocks glass with flaky sea salt: wet the rim with lime juice and dip into sea salt.
2
Build the drink
In a shaker, muddle the mint leaves with simple syrup until fragrant.
3
Add the finishing touch
Add butterfly pea tea, cucumber juice, and lime juice to the shaker with ice.
4
Garnish & serve
Shake for 10 seconds and double-strain into the prepared glass over ice.
5
Garnish & serve
Top with sparkling water.
6
Garnish & serve
Garnish with a cucumber wheel and a fresh mint sprig.

Recipe Tips

Flaky sea salt (Maldon) gives the best rim texture. Regular salt is too fine.
Muddle the mint gently — you want the oils, not the bitterness from over-muddling.
For a stronger mint flavor, add a few mint leaves to the butterfly pea tea while it brews.

Make It Your Own

For a crowd: For game day, pre-batch the base in a team-color pitcher and keep any soda in a cooler. Let guests add their own garnish.

Easy swaps: Use a fruit with the same team-color effect when the named fruit is unavailable. Use plain soda water to reduce sweetness without losing the game-day look.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I prepare this before the first pitch?

Yes. Prep the base and garnishes ahead, then add ice and bubbles right before serving.

How do I preserve the team colors?

Use clear or light mixers and layer or garnish just before serving.

Recipe by

Larry Leo

Recipe guidance

Clear ingredients, preparation steps, serving yield, and optional swaps for home mixing. Check the ingredient list, substitution guidance, and dietary labels before serving.

Recipe record updated: August 26, 2026

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