Seed Oil 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 lemon juice and a pinch of sea salt, releasing bright, garden-fresh flavor before chilled seltzer brings it all together in the glass. Every single ingredient here is exactly what it says it is — no mystery oils, no processed additives, just clean, whole-food components you can feel good about. That matters more than people realize with store-bought flavored sparkling waters and sodas, which often sneak in natural flavor blends or other additives you didn't sign up for. This one is completely transparent from pitcher to glass. The muddling step is the secret weapon — it only takes about 30 seconds but transforms simple slices into something that tastes genuinely crafted. Serve it over ice with a sprig of dill and a cucumber ribbon, and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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