Cucumber Mint Sparkling Water (Printable)

Cool cucumber and mint infused with sparkling water for a refreshing, light drink on warm days.

# 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 excessively.
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 and pour the refresher into glasses.
06 - Garnish with lime slices and extra mint sprigs if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like summer in a glass without any of the guilt or sugar crash.
  • You probably have everything already, or can grab it in two minutes at any store.
  • Watching people's faces light up when they taste something this fresh never gets old.
02 -
  • The difference between muddling and crushing is everything—go easy with that spoon, or you'll end up with bitter, bruised mint that tastes like regret.
  • If you have time, let the cucumber and mint infuse with still water for thirty minutes in the fridge before adding sparkling water, and you'll unlock flavors you didn't know were hiding in there.
03 -
  • A wooden spoon or proper muddler is worth the cabinet space—metal can impart strange tastes, and your hands will just bruise everything.
  • Freeze some cucumber slices ahead of time and use them instead of ice; they keep the drink cold without diluting it as they melt.
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