Legume Free Cucumber-Basil Lemon Mint Soda
This refreshing homemade soda is exactly the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel like a little celebration. Fresh cucumber, basil, and mint get muddled together until fragrant, then shaken with bright lemon juice and honey before being strained over ice and topped with sparkling water. The result is something that tastes genuinely sophisticated — cool, herbal, and lightly sweet without being cloying. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of legumes, so there's no label-reading stress or ingredient swaps required. It's a great reminder that the most elegant drinks are often the simplest ones to put together. Serve it with a sprig of fresh herbs and a lemon wheel 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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