Xanthan Gum Free Paleo Cucumber Mint Sparkler

Total time15 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

Xanthan Gum 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 hot afternoon. Fresh cucumber gets blended with bright mint, honey, and a squeeze of lime, then strained into a clean, vibrant juice that forms the base of the whole drink. Topping it with chilled sparkling water gives it that satisfying fizz without any store-bought mixers or mystery additives to worry about. Every single ingredient here is whole and recognizable, which makes it a natural fit for anyone avoiding thickeners and stabilizers that sneak into so many packaged beverages. The straining step is key — it pulls out all the pulp and leaves you with a silky, jewel-green liquid that looks as good as it tastes. Honey keeps the sweetness gentle and natural, while the pinch of salt quietly sharpens every other flavor in the glass. Garnish with a cucumber ribbon and a sprig of mint and it looks like something from a fancy spa menu, but it comes together in under ten minutes.

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Ingredients

2 servings

1 medium cucumber (about 10 oz), peeled and roughly chopped
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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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