Paleo Cucumber Mint Sparkler

Total time15 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

4.6

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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 and mint are blended with honey and lime juice, then strained into a silky, foam-free base that gets topped with chilled sparkling water for a satisfying fizz. Every single ingredient is whole and unprocessed, so there's no second-guessing labels or hunting down specialty substitutes — it just works. The honey adds a gentle floral sweetness that plays beautifully against the bright lime and cooling mint without tipping into sugary territory. Straining the blended mixture is the small but important step that gives each glass that clean, elegant look and smooth texture. It comes together in minutes and serves two, making it an easy choice for a midday pick-me-up or a pretty non-alcoholic option at the table. Garnish with a cucumber slice and a sprig of mint and it looks like something you'd pay twelve dollars for at a fancy brunch spot.

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Ingredients

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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