Peanut 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 and mint get blended with honey, lime juice, and a pinch of salt, then strained into a silky juice that pairs beautifully with chilled sparkling water. The result is a lightly sweet, herbaceous sparkler that feels fancy without requiring any special equipment beyond a blender and a fine-mesh strainer. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from peanuts and tree nuts, so there's no label-reading anxiety or cross-contamination guesswork involved. It's also a great option for guests with multiple dietary needs, since it's both paleo-friendly and completely plant-based aside from the honey. Serve it in tall glasses over ice with a cucumber ribbon and a sprig of mint, and it looks like something straight off a spa menu.
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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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