Fructose Free Dill Cucumber Seltzer
Crisp, herby, and genuinely refreshing, this sparkling cucumber drink is the kind of thing you'll want to sip on a warm afternoon when you need something a little more interesting than plain water. Fructose can hide in the most unexpected places — flavored sodas, fruit juices, and store-bought sparkling drinks are often full of it — so having a homemade option you can trust is a real win. Here, cucumber and fresh dill do all the heavy lifting, delivering bright, clean flavor without any high-fructose sweeteners or fruit-forward ingredients that could cause issues. A small splash of lemon juice adds just enough brightness to tie everything together, and the sea salt subtly sharpens every sip. The muddling step is key: it coaxes out the cucumber's natural juice and wakes up the dill so the infusion happens quickly and thoroughly. Strained and poured over ice, it looks genuinely elegant — the kind of drink you'd expect to pay too much for at a spa. Simple ingredients, zero fuss, and a glass that feels like a treat every single time.
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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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