Carrageenan Free Paleo Cucumber Mint Sparkler
Cool, crisp, and genuinely refreshing, this sparkling cucumber mint drink is the kind of thing you want in your hand on a warm afternoon. The base is blended fresh cucumber and mint, sweetened with honey and brightened with a squeeze of lime — nothing processed, nothing mysterious. Carrageenan, a common additive in flavored drinks and bottled juices, is nowhere near this recipe because everything here is made from scratch with whole ingredients you can actually see and name. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a silky, clear juice that looks almost too pretty to drink — almost. Topped with chilled sparkling water, it has that satisfying fizz without relying on any commercial mixers or pre-made syrups that might sneak in unwanted additives. It comes together in minutes and serves two, making it an easy win for a backyard hang or a solo treat when you just want something a little more special than plain water.
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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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