Paleo Cucumber Sparkling Water
Cool, crisp, and genuinely refreshing, this infused sparkling water is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're at a fancy spa without any of the fuss. Thin slices of English cucumber steep in chilled sparkling water until every sip carries that clean, subtly sweet flavor that cucumber does so well. A few fresh mint leaves pressed just enough to release their fragrance take the whole thing to another level. It's a naturally clean drink with zero added sugars, artificial flavors, or sweeteners — just real ingredients doing exactly what they're supposed to do. Store-bought flavored waters and sodas are often loaded with additives that don't fit a whole-foods approach, so having a go-to recipe like this one is genuinely useful. Pour it over ice and let a few cucumber rounds float into each glass for a presentation that looks effortless and tastes even better.
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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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