Turkey Free Dill Cucumber Seltzer
Crisp, 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 dill get muddled together with a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of sea salt, releasing bright, garden-fresh flavor before the seltzer even hits the glass. The five-minute infusion step is a small but mighty detail — it lets everything meld so the final drink tastes layered rather than flat. A quick strain keeps the texture clean and elegant, and the optional cucumber-and-dill garnish makes it look like something from a fancy spa menu. There's nothing processed or hidden here, just whole ingredients you can see and smell. It comes together in minutes and works beautifully as a sophisticated non-alcoholic option for any occasion.
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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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