Emulsifier Free Dill Cucumber Seltzer
Cool, herby, and genuinely refreshing, this sparkling cucumber drink is the kind of thing you'll want to sip on a hot afternoon or serve at a casual gathering when you want something a little more interesting than plain water. Fresh cucumber and dill are muddled together with lemon juice and a pinch of sea salt, releasing bright, garden-fresh flavor before chilled seltzer brings it all together with a satisfying fizz. For anyone navigating emulsifier-free living, packaged beverages and flavored sparkling drinks can be a minefield of additives and stabilizers — this one sidesteps all of that with nothing but whole, recognizable ingredients. There's no syrup, no concentrate, and no label-reading required. The short infusion time lets the flavors bloom without any fuss, and straining the mixture gives you a clean, elegant drink that looks as good as it tastes. Garnished with a fresh cucumber ribbon and a sprig of dill, it's effortlessly pretty straight out of the glass.
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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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