Turkey 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 warm afternoon. Fresh cucumber gets blended with bright mint, honey, and a squeeze of lime, then strained until silky smooth before being topped with chilled sparkling water — the result is light, lightly sweet, and endlessly drinkable. Every single ingredient here is whole and clean, so there's no need to scan a label or second-guess anything hiding in a flavoring or syrup. The straining step is what makes it feel elevated, pulling out all the pulp so you're left with a jewel-clear juice that looks as good as it tastes. Honey keeps the sweetness natural and grounded, while the pinch of salt quietly sharpens every other flavor in the glass. Serve it over ice with a cucumber ribbon and a sprig of mint and it honestly looks like something from a spa menu — except you made it in about ten minutes at home.
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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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