Beef Free Paleo Cucumber Mint Sparkler
Cool, crisp, and genuinely refreshing, this sparkling cucumber mint drink is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat all summer long. Fresh cucumber gets blended with mint, honey, and lime juice into a bright green juice that's strained until silky smooth, then topped with chilled sparkling water for a satisfying fizz. The honey adds just enough natural sweetness without tipping the drink into sugary territory, and the lime keeps everything lively and bright. Every single ingredient here is whole and plant-based, so there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your glass — no mystery syrups, no artificial flavors, nothing to second-guess. It comes together in minutes and looks genuinely stunning in a tall glass with a cucumber ribbon and a sprig of mint on top. Whether you're serving it at a backyard gathering or just treating yourself on a Tuesday afternoon, this sparkler feels like a little luxury that costs almost nothing to make.
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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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