Coconut Free Dill Cucumber Seltzer
Fresh cucumber, bright dill, and a squeeze of lemon come together in a sparkling drink that feels like a spa day in a glass. This is the kind of refreshing sip that looks impressive on a table but takes almost no effort to pull off — just a bit of muddling and a few minutes of patience while the flavors bloom. Many flavored sparkling drinks and sodas sneak in coconut-derived ingredients like coconut water or coconut sugar, so making your own at home puts you fully in control of what goes into the glass. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify: cucumber, dill, lemon juice, sea salt, and plain seltzer. The muddling step is key — it coaxes out the cucumber's natural juice and releases the herbal oils from the dill, giving you a drink that tastes genuinely layered without any sweeteners or syrups. Serve it over ice with a cucumber ribbon and a dill sprig for a garnish that makes it look like something from a fancy brunch 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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