Coconut Free Cucumber-Basil Lemon Mint Soda
This garden-fresh sparkling drink is the kind of thing that makes you feel like you're sitting on a shaded patio even when you're just standing at your kitchen counter. Muddled cucumber, basil, and mint come together with bright lemon juice and a touch of honey for a soda that's floral, cooling, and just sweet enough. The whole thing gets strained smooth before the sparkling water goes in, so every sip is clean and refreshing without any leafy bits getting in the way. For anyone navigating coconut-free living, this is a genuinely easy win — every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free of coconut in any form, no label-scanning required. Pouring the sparkling water slowly down the side of the glass is a small step that makes a real difference, keeping that satisfying fizz intact right up until the first sip. Dress it up with a lemon wheel and a sprig of herbs and it looks like something from a craft cocktail menu, but it comes together with nothing more than a shaker and a strainer.
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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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