Cucumber Mint Sparkling Water (Print version)

A crisp, cooling blend of cucumber, mint, lime, and sparkling water to refresh and hydrate.

# What You 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 - Fresh mint sprigs (optional)

# How to Make:

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

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • It takes ten minutes and tastes like you spent an hour being thoughtful in the kitchen.
  • You can adjust the sweetness to match your mood, making it feel personal every time you make it.
02 -
  • Don't muddle aggressively with the mint or it turns bitter; you want to coax, not punish, and the difference shows up immediately in the flavor.
  • Cold sparkling water makes everything work better, so chill it first instead of hoping ice will do the job alone.
03 -
  • Quality sparkling water makes a real difference here since it's doing half the work—taste a few brands and stick with what makes your mouth happy.
  • If you're making this for a crowd, prep the cucumber and mint ahead, then add the sparkling water right when people arrive so bubbles stay bright and present.
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