Legume 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, honey, and a squeeze of lime, then strained into a silky juice that forms the base of the whole drink. Topping it with chilled sparkling water gives it that satisfying fizz without any store-bought syrups or mystery additives to worry about. Every single ingredient here is whole and clean, which makes it a natural fit for anyone eating grain-free and keeping legumes off the table entirely. The straining step is worth the extra minute — it pulls out all the pulp and leaves you with a beautifully smooth, vibrant green juice that looks as good as it tastes. Honey keeps the sweetness gentle and natural, while the pinch of salt quietly ties all the flavors together in a way that makes the first sip genuinely surprising. Serve it over ice with a cucumber ribbon and a sprig of mint and it feels almost too pretty to drink — almost.
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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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