Emulsifier Free Cucumber-Basil Lemon Mint Soda
This garden-fresh soda is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting on a shaded patio even when you're just standing in your kitchen. Muddling cucumber with fresh basil and mint unlocks a cool, herbal brightness that pairs beautifully with the tartness of real lemon juice and a touch of honey. Every single ingredient here is exactly what it sounds like — no stabilizers, no lecithins, no mystery additives that sneak into so many store-bought sodas and flavored sparkling waters. Honey steps in as a clean, straightforward sweetener that dissolves right into the mix with a good shake, keeping the whole thing pure and simple. The slow pour of sparkling water down the side of the glass is a small but satisfying trick that keeps every sip lively and effervescent. It's refreshing, it's elegant, and it comes together with nothing more than fresh produce, 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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