Hazelnut 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 gets blended with bright mint, a squeeze of lime, and a touch of honey before being strained into a silky, foam-free juice that forms the base of the whole drink. Topping it with chilled sparkling water gives it that satisfying fizz without any artificial flavors or sweeteners — just clean, real ingredients. For anyone navigating nut allergies, especially around flavored beverages and cocktail mixers that can sneak in unexpected ingredients, this one is built entirely from whole foods you can see and trust. The honey adds just enough sweetness to balance the herbal bite of the mint without tipping into sugary territory. It comes together in minutes and looks genuinely beautiful in the glass with a cucumber ribbon and a sprig of fresh mint on top.
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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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