Gelatin 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 hot afternoon. Fresh cucumber and mint get blended 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 additives. The whole thing comes together in minutes — blend, strain, pour over ice, and top with chilled sparkling water. Many store-bought sparkling drinks and flavored sodas sneak in gelatin-based fining agents or other animal-derived additives, so making your own is the easiest way to know exactly what's in your glass. Every ingredient here is whole and plant-based, so it fits naturally into a paleo lifestyle without any workarounds. The honey adds just enough sweetness to balance the lime's tartness, and the fresh mint keeps it tasting lively rather than heavy. Dress it up with a cucumber slice and a sprig of mint and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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