Lupin Free Dill Cucumber Seltzer
Cool, 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 gets muddled with dill, a squeeze of lemon, and a pinch of sea salt until everything is fragrant and bright, then topped with chilled seltzer for a drink that feels fancy without any fuss. The whole thing comes together in under ten minutes with nothing more than a pitcher, a strainer, and a handful of fresh ingredients. For anyone navigating ingredient labels on flavored sparkling drinks or pre-made mixers, this recipe is a clean, straightforward alternative — every component is whole and easy to verify. The lemon juice adds just enough tartness to balance the cool cucumber, while the dill gives it an unexpected savory edge that makes it taste far more complex than it is. Strain it over a tall glass of ice, add a cucumber ribbon and a sprig of dill if you're feeling it, and you've got something that looks like it came from a boutique café.
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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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