This sparkling cucumber drink is cool, herby, and genuinely refreshing — the kind of thing you want in your hand on a warm afternoon. Fresh cucumber and dill are muddled together with a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of sea salt, then topped with chilled seltzer for a drink that feels fancy without any fuss. For anyone managing a nickel sensitivity, finding safe beverages beyond plain water can be surprisingly tricky, since many flavored drinks and packaged sodas contain ingredients that push nickel levels higher. This recipe keeps things clean and simple — just a handful of low-nickel fresh ingredients that you can feel confident about. The muddling step is key: it coaxes out the cucumber's natural juice and wakes up the dill so every sip is bright and aromatic. Strained and poured over ice, it looks gorgeous in a glass, especially with that optional cucumber ribbon and dill sprig on top. It comes together in minutes and is the kind of drink that makes plain hydration feel like a genuine treat.
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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.
Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes so the flavors infuse.
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