Nightshade Free 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 mint, honey, lime juice, and a pinch of salt, then strained into a silky, vibrant juice that pairs beautifully with chilled sparkling water over ice. The result is a lightly sweet, herbaceous sparkler that feels fancy without requiring any real effort. For anyone navigating nightshade-free eating, drinks can be a surprisingly tricky category — tomato juice, certain flavored sodas, and spice-heavy mixers often sneak in peppers or paprika-based ingredients. This one is completely built from produce and pantry staples that are naturally in the clear, so you can sip without second-guessing the label. The straining step is worth the extra minute — it gives the drink a clean, polished texture that makes it feel like something you'd order at a nice brunch spot. Serve it immediately after topping with sparkling water so you get every last bubble.
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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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