Yeast Free 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 want in your hand on a hot afternoon. Fresh cucumber and mint get blended with honey, lime juice, and a pinch of salt, then strained until silky smooth before being topped with chilled sparkling water — it's elegant without being fussy. For anyone navigating a yeast-free lifestyle, drinks can be a sneaky source of trouble, since many flavored beverages and cocktail mixers rely on fermented ingredients or hidden additives. This one sidesteps all of that entirely, built from whole, clean ingredients with nothing processed or fermented in sight. The honey brings just enough natural sweetness to balance the bright lime and cooling mint, while the sparkling water gives it that satisfying fizz without any of the usual concerns. It comes together in minutes and looks stunning with a cucumber ribbon and a sprig of mint tucked into the glass. Whether you're entertaining or just treating yourself, this is the kind of drink that makes eating clean feel like an upgrade, not a compromise.

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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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