Barley Free Paleo Cucumber Mint Sparkler
This sparkling drink is the kind of thing you make once and immediately want to serve at every warm-weather gathering. Fresh cucumber and mint are blended together with honey, lime juice, and a pinch of salt, then strained into a silky, vibrant juice that gets topped off with chilled sparkling water for a fizzy, refreshing finish. The whole process is straightforward — blend, strain, pour — and the result looks genuinely impressive in a tall glass with a cucumber slice and mint sprig on the rim. Every single ingredient here is naturally grain-free, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden cereal-derived additives sneaking into your glass. Honey brings just enough sweetness to balance the brightness of the lime without tipping into sugary territory, and the fresh mint keeps things cool and aromatic from the first sip to the last. It's the kind of drink that feels fancy but comes together in minutes, making it perfect for everything from a quiet afternoon to a backyard get-together.
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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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