Celery Free Cucumber-Basil Lemon Mint Soda
This sparkling drink is the kind of thing you make once and immediately want to serve at every warm-weather gathering. Fresh cucumber, basil, and mint get muddled together until fragrant and juicy, then shaken with bright lemon juice and honey before being strained over ice and topped with chilled sparkling water. The result is cooling, lightly sweet, and herbaceous in the best possible way — like a fancy restaurant mocktail you made entirely at home. Since every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally plant-based, there's no need to scan labels or second-guess anything. The muddling and infusion step is what really sets this apart, coaxing out layers of flavor that make it taste far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. Serve it with a lemon slice and a sprig of herbs and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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