Almond Free Paleo Cucumber Mint Sparkler
Cool, herby, and genuinely refreshing, this sparkling cucumber mint drink is the kind of thing you want in your hand on a hot afternoon. Fresh cucumber and mint are blended with honey, lime juice, and a pinch of salt, then strained until silky smooth before being topped with chilled sparkling water. The result is a clean, lightly sweet sip with a bright citrus edge and that unmistakable cooling quality that mint delivers so well. Every single ingredient here is whole and naturally sourced, so there's no need to scan a label for hidden nut-based additives or flavoring agents — it's just real food doing its job beautifully. The straining step is worth the extra minute; it gives the drink a polished, almost spa-like clarity that makes it feel far more special than the effort involved. Serve it over ice with a cucumber ribbon and a sprig of mint and it looks like something from a fancy brunch menu.
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2 servings
- 1 medium cucumber (about 10 oz), peeled and roughly chopped
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- ¼ cup cold water
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 1 cup ice cubes
For serving
- 2 thin cucumber slices, for garnish (optional)
- 2 fresh mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the chopped cucumber, mint leaves, honey, lime juice, cold water, and salt in a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 30 seconds.
- 2
Pour the blended mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher or large measuring cup, pressing on the solids with a spoon until only dry pulp remains. Discard the pulp. Let the strained juice rest for 5 minutes so any foam settles.
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