Gut Friendly Paleo Cucumber Mint Sparkler
Cool, crisp, and genuinely refreshing, this sparkling cucumber and 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 touch of honey, and a squeeze of lime, then strained until silky smooth before being topped with chilled sparkling water — the result is light, hydrating, and surprisingly elegant. Because everything here is whole-food and plant-based, there are no mystery additives, artificial sweeteners, or gut-disrupting ingredients to worry about. The straining step is a small but smart move that removes the fibrous pulp, leaving behind a clean juice that's easy on digestion without sacrificing any of that fresh green flavor. Honey brings just enough natural sweetness to balance the lime's tartness, and the pinch of salt quietly ties it all together. It comes together in minutes with nothing more than a blender and a strainer, making it an effortless choice when you want something that feels fancy but keeps things clean. Serve it over ice in a tall glass 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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