Cucumber Mint Sparkling Water (Print)

A crisp, cooling blend of cucumber, mint, and sparkling water for refreshing hydration.

# Ingredients:

→ Fresh Produce

01 - 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
02 - 12 fresh mint leaves

→ Liquids

03 - 4 cups chilled sparkling water
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

→ Sweetener

05 - 1 to 2 teaspoons agave syrup or honey (optional)

→ Garnish

06 - Lime slices (optional)
07 - Extra mint sprigs (optional)

# Instructions:

01 - Place the cucumber slices and mint leaves in a large pitcher.
02 - Gently muddle with a wooden spoon to release flavors, being careful not to crush the mint excessively.
03 - Add the fresh lime juice and sweetener if using.
04 - Pour in the chilled sparkling water and stir gently to combine thoroughly.
05 - Fill glasses with ice cubes if desired, then pour the refresher into glasses.
06 - Garnish with lime slices and extra mint sprigs as desired. Serve immediately.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • It takes ten minutes and makes you feel like you're at a fancy spa instead of your kitchen.
  • One pitcher serves four people without any complicated measurements or cooking involved.
02 -
  • Resist the urge to muddle aggressively—bruised mint tastes medicinal, and you want refreshing, not a strong herbal wallop.
  • If you have time, let the cucumber and mint sit in still water in the fridge for thirty minutes before adding sparkling water; the flavor becomes noticeably deeper and more developed.
03 -
  • Freeze cucumber slices in advance and use them instead of ice to prevent dilution as the drink sits.
  • Make a double batch of the cucumber-mint base and keep it in the fridge for up to two days, adding sparkling water fresh when someone wants a glass.
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