Gluten Free Dill Cucumber Seltzer
This refreshing sparkling drink is proof that a few humble ingredients can produce something genuinely special. Fresh cucumber and fragrant dill get muddled together with bright lemon juice and a pinch of sea salt, then topped with chilled seltzer for a drink that tastes clean, herby, and a little fancy all at once. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just straightforward, feel-good sipping. The short infusion time lets the flavors bloom without any fuss, and straining the mixture gives you a beautifully clear, elegant pour. Served over ice with a curl of cucumber and a feathery dill sprig, it looks like something from a spa menu but comes together in under ten minutes. It's an ideal option for warm afternoons, dinner parties, or any moment when you want something more interesting than plain water without reaching for a sugary mixer.
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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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