MSG Free Dill Cucumber Seltzer
This refreshing sparkling drink is exactly what a hot afternoon calls for — cool, herby, and just a little bright from a squeeze of fresh lemon. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, so you never have to squint at a label or wonder what's hiding in a flavoring blend. Fresh cucumber and dill are muddled together to coax out their natural oils and juice, creating a flavor base that's surprisingly complex for something so simple. A pinch of sea salt rounds everything out and makes the other flavors pop without tipping into savory territory. The whole thing comes together in under ten minutes, and straining it into ice-filled glasses gives you a clean, elegant drink that looks like it came from a fancy spa menu. Serve it immediately while the bubbles are still lively and the garnish is fresh — it's the kind of drink that makes people ask for the recipe before they've even finished the glass.
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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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