Pistachio 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 own kitchen. Muddled cucumber, basil, and mint come together with bright lemon juice and a touch of honey, then get lifted by chilled sparkling water for something that tastes genuinely special. The whole process is straightforward — muddle, shake, strain, pour — and the five-minute infusion step is what really lets those herby, cooling flavors bloom before the bubbles hit. Because every ingredient here is whole and fresh, there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your glass, which is a relief when you're navigating any kind of nut allergy or cross-contact concern at the store. Honey keeps the sweetness natural and mellow rather than cloying, so the cucumber and herbs stay front and center. Serve it with a lemon wheel and a sprig of basil or mint and it looks like something you'd pay twelve dollars for at a fancy café.
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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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