Spice Free Cucumber-Basil Salty Mint Lemonade Soda
This drink is the definition of refreshing — cool, lightly sweet, herbaceous, and just a little salty in the best possible way. Fresh cucumber is muddled and strained so you get pure, clean juice without any bitterness, while a honey syrup steeped with basil and mint brings a fragrant, garden-fresh depth that no bottled mixer can replicate. A pinch of fine sea salt is the secret move here, rounding out the lemon and lifting every other flavor in the glass. For anyone avoiding spices, this recipe is a natural fit — every single ingredient is a whole, recognizable food with zero hidden heat or seasoning blends to worry about. The whole process is surprisingly simple and comes together in well under half an hour, making it an easy choice for a weekend brunch, a backyard gathering, or just a slow afternoon when you want something that feels a little special. Topped with sparkling water and finished with a cucumber slice and a sprig of fresh herbs, it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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