Vegan Cucumber Sparkling Water
Crisp, cool, and endlessly refreshing, this infused sparkling water is exactly what a warm day calls for. Thinly sliced English cucumber steeps in chilled sparkling water until every sip tastes clean and subtly sweet, with optional fresh mint adding a gentle herbal lift. The technique is beautifully simple — just a light press of the mint leaves to coax out their fragrance without turning them bitter, then a patient rest in the fridge to let the flavors bloom. Completely plant-based by nature, this drink skips any syrups, additives, or animal-derived ingredients without any effort at all. It's the kind of thing that looks stunning on a table but takes almost no work to pull together. Pour it over ice and let a few cucumber slices drift into each glass for a presentation that feels genuinely special.
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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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