Fish Free Dill Cucumber Seltzer
Crisp, herby, and genuinely refreshing, this sparkling cucumber drink is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat all summer long. Fresh dill and cucumber are muddled together with a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of sea salt, then topped with chilled seltzer for a beverage that tastes far more sophisticated than the effort involved. The brief infusion time lets those garden-fresh flavors really bloom before the bubbles hit, so every sip is bright and aromatic. It comes together in minutes with just a handful of whole, recognizable ingredients — no mystery additives, no store-bought flavoring syrups to second-guess. Served over ice with a pretty cucumber ribbon and a sprig of dill, it looks like something from a fancy brunch spread but costs almost nothing to make. Whether you're hosting or just treating yourself on a warm afternoon, this is the kind of simple, plant-forward drink that genuinely 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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