Spice Free Paleo Cucumber Mint Sparkler

Total time15 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

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Cool, crisp, and genuinely refreshing, this sparkling cucumber and mint drink is the kind of thing you want in your hand on a warm afternoon. Fresh cucumber gets blended with bright mint, a squeeze of lime, and a touch of honey before being strained into a silky, foam-free juice that pairs beautifully with chilled sparkling water. The whole thing comes together without any powders, flavor packets, or store-bought syrups — so you know exactly what's going into your glass. For anyone navigating a spice-free lifestyle, drinks can be a surprisingly tricky category, but every single ingredient here is clean and straightforward with zero hidden heat or seasoning blends to worry about. Honey brings just enough natural sweetness, and the lime keeps it lively without relying on anything artificial. Straining the blended mixture is the small step that makes a big difference, giving you a smooth, elegant sip rather than a chunky smoothie. Serve it immediately over ice for maximum fizz and that gorgeous pale green color.

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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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