Brazil Nut Free Cucumber-Basil Lemon Mint Soda
This garden-fresh sparkling drink is the kind of thing that makes a hot afternoon feel instantly more civilized. Muddled cucumber, basil, and mint come together with bright lemon juice and a touch of honey, then get lifted by chilled sparkling water for a soda that tastes genuinely homemade — because it is. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no label-scanning or cross-contamination stress to worry about. The muddling step is where the magic happens, coaxing out the cucumber's cool juice and bruising the herbs until they're deeply fragrant before a good shake dissolves the honey into the mix. Straining everything through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a beautifully clear, jewel-toned drink that looks as good as it tastes. Pour slowly down the side of the glass to keep that fizz alive, add a lemon slice and a sprig of herbs if you're feeling fancy, and serve it immediately while it's still ice-cold and sparkling.
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2 servings
- ½ medium cucumber, thinly sliced (about ½ cup)
- 8 fresh basil leaves
- 8 fresh mint leaves
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 ½ lemons)
- 1 ½ tbsp honey
- ¼ cup cold water
- 1 ½ cups plain sparkling water, chilled
- 1 cup ice cubes
For serving
- 2 thin lemon slices, for serving (optional)
- 2 small fresh basil or mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the cucumber slices, basil leaves, and mint leaves in a cocktail shaker or large mason jar. Muddle firmly until the cucumber releases its juice and the herbs are bruised and fragrant, about 20–25 presses.
- 2
Add the lemon juice, honey, and cold water to the shaker. Seal and shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds, until the honey is fully dissolved and the mixture is well combined.
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