Barley Free Dill Cucumber Seltzer
Cool, herby, and genuinely refreshing, this sparkling cucumber drink is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat all summer long. Fresh cucumber and fragrant dill get muddled together with a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of sea salt, releasing a bright, garden-fresh flavor that plain seltzer simply can't compete with on its own. The five-minute infusion step is a small but mighty move — it lets everything meld before the bubbles hit, so every sip tastes intentional rather than thrown together. Straining the mixture into ice-filled glasses gives it a clean, almost spa-like presentation that looks far more impressive than the effort involved. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, this is a completely worry-free pour — every ingredient here is naturally free of barley and any related grains, no label-reading required. It works beautifully as a mocktail, a palate cleanser between courses, or just a midday pick-me-up that feels a little more special than a glass of water.
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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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