Citric Acid Free Paleo Cucumber Mint Sparkler

Fresh cucumber and bright mint come together in a blended, strained sparkler that feels genuinely refreshing — the kind of drink that makes you want to sit outside and do absolutely nothing productive. Avoiding citric acid as an additive can be tricky with store-bought sodas, flavored waters, and cocktail mixers, since it hides in ingredient lists under names that don't always scream "citrus derivative." Here, the only sour note comes from fresh lime juice, which is a whole fruit ingredient rather than a processed acid isolate, so you stay in control of exactly what goes into your glass. The cucumber gets blended smooth and then strained out entirely, leaving behind a clean, pale green juice with none of the pulp and all of the cool, vegetal flavor. Honey rounds out the sweetness naturally, and a pinch of salt quietly amplifies everything without tipping the drink into savory territory. Topped with chilled sparkling water and stirred just once, it's effervescent and elegant without any fuss. Garnish with a cucumber ribbon and a sprig of mint and it looks like something from a spa menu — except you made it in about five minutes.

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