Mustard 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 are muddled together with a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of sea salt, then topped with chilled seltzer for a drink that tastes far more sophisticated than the effort involved. The whole process takes just minutes, and the short infusion time lets those flavors really bloom before the bubbles hit. For anyone navigating condiment-heavy menus and sneaky spice blends, it's a relief to have a drink this flavorful that relies on nothing but whole, clean ingredients. There's no hidden seasoning mix to decode — just cucumber, dill, lemon, salt, and water doing exactly what they're supposed to do. Serve it over ice with a few extra cucumber slices and a dill sprig for a garnish that looks like you tried way harder than you did.
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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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