Rice Free Dill Cucumber Seltzer
Cool, herby, and endlessly refreshing, this sparkling cucumber drink is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat all summer long. Fresh cucumber is muddled with bright dill, a squeeze of lemon, and a pinch of sea salt, then topped with chilled seltzer for a drink that tastes like a spa day in a glass. The whole thing comes together in under ten minutes with zero cooking required — just a little muddling and a short infuse time to let those flavors bloom. Every single ingredient here is naturally grain-free, so there's no label-reading stress or ingredient swaps needed to make it work. The lemon juice adds just enough tartness to balance the cool, grassy notes from the dill, and the salt rounds everything out in a way that makes it feel surprisingly sophisticated. Strained and poured over ice, it looks genuinely stunning — especially with a cucumber ribbon and a feathery dill sprig tucked into the glass. Whether you're entertaining or just treating yourself on a Tuesday, this one delivers.
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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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