Gelatin 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 cucumber and fragrant dill get muddled together with a splash of lemon juice and a pinch of sea salt, creating a flavor base that's bright and surprisingly complex for something so simple. Many flavored sparkling drinks and sodas sneak in gelatin-based additives or clouding agents, so mixing your own from scratch is the cleanest way to know exactly what's in your glass. The whole process takes just minutes — muddle, infuse, strain, and pour over ice. That brief five-minute rest after muddling makes a real difference, letting the cucumber release its cool, grassy juice and the dill fully bloom into the mix. Strained until perfectly clear and topped with a pretty cucumber ribbon and dill sprig, it looks like something from a fancy spa menu without any of the fuss.
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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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