Cashew 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 bright mint, a squeeze of lime, and a touch of honey before being strained into a silky, foam-free juice that tastes clean and lively. Topped with chilled sparkling water, it has all the elegance of a craft cocktail without a drop of alcohol. Every single ingredient here is whole and straightforward — cucumber, mint, honey, lime, salt, and bubbles — so there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your glass. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns, drinks can be a surprisingly tricky category, but this one is built entirely from fresh produce and pantry basics with no hidden additives to worry about. The straining step is what really elevates it, giving you a polished, pulp-free sip that looks as good as it tastes. Dress it up with a cucumber ribbon and a sprig of mint and it's practically ready for a dinner party.
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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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