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Basil, lemon and cucumber sparkler

A sparkling drink that's perfect for a refreshing summer soiree! - by Hannah Oakshott
  • 13 Mar 2018
Basil, lemon and cucumber sparkler
Cook: 10 Minutes - easy - Serves 8 - Vegetarian - gluten-free - nut-free - dairy-free - egg-free - pregnancy-safe
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A sparkling drink that's perfect for a refreshing summer soiree!

Ingredients

2 small Lebanese cucumbers, roughly chopped

12 basil leaves

250 ml lemon juice

3 Tbsp honey

crushed ice, to serve

2 x 1.25 l soda water, chilled

lemon slices to garnish

Method

  1. Put cucumber, basil, lemon juice and honey in a blender and process until smooth.
  2. Half fill 8 tumbler glasses with crushed ice. Pour about ¼ cup of cucumber mixture into each glass and top up with soda water.
  3. Garnish with extra cucumber wedges, extra basil and lemon slices. Serve immediately.

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