Cucumber Lime Mint Spritzer

Cucumber, lime and fresh mint in sparkling water — a crisp, hydrating pitcher drink that's easy to keep in the fridge for a warm afternoon.

  • 1 pitcher
  • Prep 5 min
  • Ready in 15 min
Two tall glasses of sparkling water with cucumber slices, lime and mint over crushed ice

It is crisp, hydrating, and easy to keep in the refrigerator for a warm afternoon.

— Kristen

Ingredients

Nutrition per serving

Calories
0
Protein
0 g

Serving: 1 glass (about 8 oz). Estimated from USDA values for the ingredients listed, so your numbers will vary with the brands you use.

Instructions

  1. Add the cucumber, lime slices, and mint to a large pitcher.
  2. Gently press the mint and a few cucumber slices with a wooden spoon to release their flavor.
  3. Fill the pitcher with ice, then add sparkling water.
  4. Let it sit for about 10 minutes before serving.
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