Artificial Flavors Free Cucumber Sparkling Water
Crisp, clean, and genuinely refreshing, this infused sparkling water is the kind of drink that makes you wonder why you ever reached for a flavored bottle in the first place. So many store-bought sparkling waters rely on artificial flavoring agents to mimic the taste of real produce, and the result often has a chemical aftertaste that's hard to ignore. This version skips all of that entirely — just real English cucumber, optional fresh mint, and chilled sparkling water doing exactly what nature intended. The gentle infusion time in the fridge lets the cucumber slowly perfume the water without any additives or shortcuts. A light press of the mint leaves coaxes out their fragrance without turning the drink bitter, which is a small but genuinely smart technique. The result is subtle, elegant, and endlessly drinkable — perfect over ice on a warm afternoon or as a sophisticated non-alcoholic option at the table.
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4 servings
- 1 medium english cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 liter sparkling water, chilled
- 6 fresh mint leaves (optional)
- 2 cups ice
Instructions
- 1
Add the cucumber slices to a pitcher. Add the mint leaves, if using, and gently press them once with a spoon to release their aroma without bruising them.
- 2
Pour the chilled sparkling water over the cucumber and mint. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, until the water is lightly infused with cucumber flavor.
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