Cucumber Mint Sparkling Water (Printable Version)

A crisp blend of cucumber, mint, and sparkling water for a refreshing, light drink.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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)

# Directions:

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 too much.
03 - Add the fresh lime juice and sweetener, if using.
04 - Pour in the chilled sparkling water and stir gently to combine.
05 - Fill glasses with ice cubes if desired, then pour the refresher into glasses.
06 - Garnish with lime slices and extra mint sprigs if desired, then serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It tastes like summer in a glass, but requires almost no effort—just ten minutes and ingredients you probably already have.
  • The flavor deepens as it sits, so you can prep it ahead and let it surprise you with how good it gets.
  • It's the kind of drink that makes people feel cared for without any fussing on your part.
02 -
  • If you muddle too aggressively, mint leaves break apart and turn bitter—press and release, don't crush and hold.
  • The difference between room-temperature sparkling water and cold sparkling water is the difference between refreshing and just okay, so chill everything first.
03 -
  • Freeze thin cucumber slices on a sheet pan, then add them to the pitcher instead of ice—they chill the drink without diluting it as it melts.
  • Keep a bottle of sparkling water in the freezer specifically for this drink; the extra cold transforms the entire experience.
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