Wheat Free Cucumber-Basil Lemon Mint Soda
This sparkling soda is the kind of drink that makes a regular afternoon feel like a little occasion. Fresh cucumber, bruised basil, and mint come together with bright lemon juice and a touch of honey for a flavor that's cooling, herbal, and just sweet enough. The whole thing is naturally free of wheat and grain-based ingredients — no swaps or substitutions needed, just clean, whole ingredients doing exactly what they're supposed to do. Muddling the cucumber and herbs before shaking is the secret move here, coaxing out every bit of fragrance and juice before the sparkling water ever touches the glass. Straining everything through a fine-mesh sieve keeps the final drink silky and smooth, with none of the pulp getting in the way of that gorgeous clarity. Pouring the sparkling water slowly down the side of the glass is a small but worthwhile step that keeps the bubbles lively all the way to the last sip. Garnish with a lemon wheel and a fresh herb sprig and it looks like something you'd pay twelve dollars for at a nice 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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