Coconut Free Cucumber-Basil Salty Mint Lemonade Soda
This drink is the definition of a warm-weather upgrade — bright, herby, and just a little salty in the best possible way. Fresh cucumber gets muddled down to pure juice, which gives the whole thing a cool, garden-fresh backbone that no bottled mixer could replicate. A honey syrup steeped with real basil and mint leaves does the heavy lifting on flavor, turning a simple sparkling lemonade into something that feels genuinely special. The pinch of sea salt is the secret weapon here — it rounds out the sweetness and makes every sip taste more alive. Every single ingredient in this recipe is straightforwardly plant-based and free from tropical oils or hidden additives, so you can mix it up without a second thought. It comes together in stages that are easy to manage, and the result looks stunning in a tall glass with a cucumber slice and a sprig of herbs on top. Make it for a backyard gathering or just for yourself on a slow afternoon — either way, it disappears fast.
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2 servings
For the honey syrup
- 3 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp water
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
For the drink
- ½ cup cucumber, peeled and roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 ½ lemons)
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 2 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 1 cup ice cubes
For serving
- 2 thin cucumber slices, for garnish (optional)
- 2 small fresh basil or mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the honey and water in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring until the honey fully dissolves, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the basil and mint leaves, and stir to submerge them.
- 2
Let the herb syrup steep off the heat for 10 minutes, until fragrant and lightly tinted green.
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