Brazil Nut Free Paleo Cucumber Mint Sparkler
This sparkler is the kind of drink that makes a regular afternoon feel like a rooftop happy hour. Fresh cucumber and mint get blended with honey, lime juice, and a pinch of salt, then strained into a silky, vibrant juice that pairs beautifully with chilled sparkling water over ice. The result is bright, lightly sweet, and incredibly refreshing — the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat all summer long. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. The honey keeps it paleo-friendly while adding just enough sweetness to balance the cool cucumber and zippy lime. Straining the blended mixture gives you a clean, smooth sip without any grittiness, and the whole process comes together in minutes. Dress it up with a cucumber slice and a sprig of mint, and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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