Chestnut 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, then strained until silky smooth before being topped with chilled sparkling water — the result is bright, lightly sweet, and endlessly drinkable. Every single ingredient here is whole and straightforward, so there's no label-reading stress or wondering what's hiding in a premixed syrup. The honey adds just enough natural sweetness without overpowering the cool, herby notes from the mint and the subtle tang of fresh lime. Straining the blended mixture gives it a clean, almost elegant finish that feels far fancier than the effort involved. It's a great option for anyone navigating tree nut concerns at gatherings, since drinks are often an overlooked source of hidden ingredients — here, you know exactly what's in the glass. Serve it immediately over ice for maximum fizz and that gorgeous pale green color.
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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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