Shellfish 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 dill and cucumber get muddled together with a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of sea salt, releasing a fragrant, garden-fresh base that pairs beautifully with the fizz of chilled seltzer. The whole process takes just minutes — a quick muddle, a short infusion, and a gentle strain — and the result looks far more impressive than the effort involved. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of any ocean-sourced concerns, so there's zero label-reading stress, just pure, clean sipping. Serve it over ice with a slim cucumber ribbon and a feathery dill sprig for a garnish that makes it feel almost spa-like. It works as a sophisticated non-alcoholic option at a dinner party or simply as a midday pick-me-up that tastes like you put in way more effort 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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