Carrageenan Free Dill Cucumber Seltzer
This sparkling cucumber drink is cool, herby, and genuinely refreshing — the kind of thing you want in your hand on a warm afternoon. Fresh dill and muddled cucumber come together with a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of sea salt to create something that tastes far more sophisticated than the handful of ingredients suggests. Carrageenan is a common additive in flavored and specialty beverages, so making your own fizzy drink at home is a smart way to know exactly what's going into your glass. Plain seltzer water is the only bubbly ingredient here, keeping everything clean and straightforward. The muddling step is key — it coaxes out the cucumber's natural juice and wakes up the dill so every sip is fragrant and bright. Strained and poured over ice, it looks gorgeous with a cucumber ribbon and a feathery dill sprig tucked into the glass. Whether you're serving it as a mocktail at a gathering or just treating yourself to something a little fancy on a Tuesday, this one delivers.
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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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