Alpha Gal Friendly Dill Cucumber Seltzer
This refreshing sparkling drink is the kind of thing you'll want to sip all afternoon — cool, herby, and just bright enough from a squeeze of fresh lemon. Cucumber and dill are a classic pairing, and muddling them together with a pinch of sea salt coaxes out every bit of their flavor before the seltzer even hits the glass. The whole process takes just minutes, and the short infusion time means you're not waiting around long before you're pouring over ice. For anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome, finding safe beverages at restaurants or grabbing something off a store shelf can be surprisingly tricky — this one is built entirely from fresh produce and plain seltzer, so there's nothing hidden to worry about. It's elegant enough to serve to guests but simple enough to throw together on a weeknight. Strain it into your prettiest glasses, add a cucumber ribbon and a dill sprig, and it looks like something from a fancy spa menu.
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2 servings
- ½ medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 6 sprigs fresh dill
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 2 cups plain seltzer water, chilled
For serving
- ice cubes, for serving
- 2 thin cucumber slices and 2 dill sprigs, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the cucumber slices, dill sprigs, lemon juice, and sea salt in a pitcher or large glass. Muddle firmly with a muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon until the cucumber releases its juice and the dill is fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 2
Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes so the flavors infuse.
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