Lactose 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 bright mint, honey, and a squeeze of lime, then strained until silky smooth before being topped with chilled sparkling water — the result is light, effervescent, and just sweet enough. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, so there's no swapping, substituting, or label-reading required. That's a rare win for a drink that still feels indulgent and a little fancy. The straining step is what makes it feel like something you'd order at a nice restaurant rather than something you threw together at home. Serve it over ice in tall glasses with a cucumber ribbon and a sprig of mint, and it looks as good as it tastes. Whether you're hosting brunch or just need something better than plain water on a hot afternoon, this one delivers every time.
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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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