Cashew Free Dill Cucumber Seltzer
This sparkling cucumber drink is cool, herby, and genuinely refreshing — the kind of thing that makes you feel like you're sitting on a patio somewhere lovely even if you're just in your kitchen. Fresh cucumber and dill get muddled together with a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of sea salt, releasing bright, garden-fresh flavor before the chilled seltzer ever hits the glass. That short five-minute infusion step is the secret — it lets everything meld so the final drink tastes layered and intentional rather than just flavored water. The whole thing comes together with a handful of produce and a bottle of seltzer, so there's zero stress about hidden additives or shared-facility concerns that can come with packaged beverages and flavored drinks. Straining it over ice gives you a beautifully clear, elegant pour that looks genuinely impressive with a cucumber slice and dill sprig tucked in as garnish. It works as a sophisticated non-alcoholic option at a dinner party or just a midday treat when you want something a little more special than plain 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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