Celery Free Dill Cucumber Seltzer
Fresh cucumber and bright dill come together in this sparkling drink that feels like something you'd order at a fancy spa — except you made it yourself in about ten minutes. The muddling step is key: pressing the cucumber and dill releases their natural oils and juice, creating a deeply fragrant base that plain seltzer simply can't replicate on its own. A splash of lemon juice and a pinch of sea salt sharpen everything up, giving the drink a clean, savory-herbal edge that's genuinely refreshing. For anyone navigating ingredient sensitivities, this one is wonderfully straightforward — every component is whole and recognizable, with no hidden additives to second-guess. Strain it over ice, add a pretty cucumber ribbon and a dill sprig if you're feeling fancy, and you've got a drink that looks as good as it tastes. It's the kind of thing that disappears fast at a summer gathering, so you might want to double the batch.
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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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