Low Iodine 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 without a second thought. Managing iodine intake often means scrutinizing even the most innocent-looking beverages, but every ingredient here — fresh cucumber, dill, lemon juice, sea salt, and plain seltzer — keeps things clean and straightforward. The muddling step is where the magic happens: pressing the cucumber and dill together releases bright, garden-fresh flavor that infuses the whole drink in just a few minutes. A quick strain gives you a beautifully clear, pale green seltzer that looks as good as it tastes. Served over ice with a delicate cucumber ribbon and a feathery dill sprig, it's elegant enough for guests but easy enough to throw together on a weeknight. No specialty equipment, no complicated steps — just a pitcher, a muddler, and five minutes of patience.
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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
Chef's tipFine sea salt and table salt measure the same - no conversion needed. - 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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