Sesame Free Cucumber Sparkling Water
Cool, crisp, and endlessly refreshing, this infused sparkling water is the kind of drink that makes a regular afternoon feel a little more special. Thin cucumber slices steep right in the pitcher, lending a clean, subtle flavor to every fizzy sip. A handful of fresh mint leaves — gently pressed to coax out their aroma without turning bitter — takes the whole thing up a notch. It comes together with almost no effort, and the 30-minute chill time means you can prep it ahead and have something beautiful waiting in the fridge. For anyone navigating ingredient labels on flavored waters and store-bought beverages, this homemade version keeps things completely transparent — just real produce and bubbles. Poured over ice with a few cucumber rounds floating in the glass, it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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