Peanut 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 and fragrant dill get muddled together with a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of sea salt, releasing a bright, garden-fresh flavor that plain seltzer simply can't compete with on its own. The five-minute infusion step is a small but mighty detail — it lets everything meld before the bubbles hit, so every sip tastes intentional rather than thrown together. Straining the mixture into ice-filled glasses gives you a beautifully clear, elegant drink that looks like something from a fancy spa menu. Because every single ingredient here is whole and naturally sourced, there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your glass — no labels to scrutinize, no shared-facility fine print to stress over. Dress it up with a cucumber ribbon and a dill sprig for a garnish that makes it feel genuinely special, whether you're serving guests or just treating yourself on a Tuesday afternoon.
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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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