Caffeine 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 and mint are blended together with honey, lime juice, and a pinch of salt, then strained into a silky, vibrant juice that tastes clean and bright without any artificial flavors or sweeteners. Topping it with chilled sparkling water gives it that satisfying fizz you'd expect from a fancy mocktail — no soda, no energy drinks, and absolutely nothing that'll keep you up at night. For anyone steering clear of coffee, tea, or caffeinated beverages, it can be surprisingly hard to find a drink that feels special rather than like a consolation prize, and this one genuinely delivers. The straining step is worth the extra minute — it removes all the fibrous pulp and leaves you with a jewel-toned liquid that looks as good as it tastes. Serve it over ice in a tall glass with a cucumber ribbon and a sprig of mint, and it's instantly the most elegant thing on the table.
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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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