Cucumber-Lemon Sparkler

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A crisp, non-alcoholic spritz that captures the essence of a summer garden, featuring cool cucumber, zesty lemon, and effervescent sparkle. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Sparkling water, Fresh lemon juice, Cucumber slices for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 80 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 80 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, muddle 3 thin cucumber slices with 0.5 oz simple syrup for 10 seconds until softened and infused with cucumber flavor.
  2. Step 2: Add 4 oz sparkling water and 1 oz fresh lemon juice to the shaker; shake gently for 5 seconds to chill.
  3. Step 3: Strain the mixture into a chilled glass filled with 1 cup ice cubes.
  4. Step 4: Garnish with a fresh cucumber slice and a twist of lemon peel.

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