Xanthan Gum Free Dill Cucumber Seltzer
This sparkling cucumber drink is cool, herby, and genuinely refreshing — the kind of thing you want in your hand on a hot afternoon or alongside a light lunch. Fresh cucumber and dill are muddled together with lemon juice and a pinch of sea salt, releasing bright, garden-fresh flavor before the seltzer even hits the glass. The short infusion time makes a real difference, letting those aromatics bloom without any fuss. Because every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, there's zero concern about hidden thickeners or stabilizers sneaking in — just clean, simple produce and sparkling water doing all the work. It comes together in minutes and strains into a beautifully clear, elegant drink that looks far more impressive than the effort involved. Garnished with a fresh cucumber ribbon and a sprig of dill, it's the kind of thing that makes guests think you planned ahead.
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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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