Sparkling Cucumber Mint Lemonade (Printable Version)

A refreshing sparkling mix of cucumber, lemon and mint with a touch of sweetener and chilled bubbles.

# Ingredient List:

→ Produce

01 - 1 medium cucumber, peeled and sliced
02 - 1 large lemon, juiced (about 3 tbsp)
03 - 12-15 fresh mint leaves

→ Sweetener

04 - 3 tbsp honey or agave syrup (adjust to taste)

→ Liquids

05 - 3 cups (700 ml) sparkling water, chilled

→ Garnish (optional)

06 - Lemon slices
07 - Cucumber slices
08 - Extra mint sprigs
09 - Ice cubes

# Directions:

01 - Place the cucumber slices, mint leaves, lemon juice, and honey/agave in a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
02 - Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove pulp, pressing gently to extract as much liquid as possible.
03 - Add chilled sparkling water to the pitcher and stir gently.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness or lemon juice if desired.
05 - Fill glasses with ice cubes. Pour the mocktail over ice.
06 - Garnish with lemon slices, cucumber rounds, and mint sprigs if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You can whip this up with whatever sweetener you have, and nobody will ever guess how quick it was to make.
  • There&aposs a brightness and a gentle sparkle here that refreshes without ever feeling heavy or too sweet.
02 -
  • If you rush and pour the sparkling water directly into the blender, you&aposll get a flat, slightly sad drink—always add it after blending.
  • Using pre-chilled glasses kept the drink frosty to the last sip, even on the hottest days.
03 -
  • Squeeze lemons by hand to control the pulp—sometimes you want a few bits in your glass for texture.
  • Adding the sparkling water just before serving is non-negotiable for keeping those bubbles lively.
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