# What You'll Need:
→ Produce
01 - 1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
02 - 1 large lemon, juiced (about 3 tablespoons)
03 - 12 to 15 fresh mint leaves
→ Sweetener
04 - 3 tablespoons agave syrup or honey, adjust to taste
→ Liquids
05 - 3 cups sparkling water, well chilled
→ Garnish (optional)
06 - Lemon slices
07 - Cucumber rounds
08 - Extra mint sprigs
09 - Ice cubes
# Steps:
01 - Peel and slice the cucumber and measure the mint leaves; juice the lemon and set aside approximately 3 tablespoons of juice.
02 - Combine cucumber slices, mint leaves, lemon juice and agave or honey in a blender and process until completely smooth.
03 - Pass the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing gently with the back of a spoon to extract liquids while leaving pulp behind.
04 - Add the chilled sparkling water to the strained liquid and stir gently to integrate without flattening the bubbles.
05 - Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity with additional agave or lemon juice to achieve the desired balance.
06 - Fill glasses with ice, pour the beverage over ice, and garnish with lemon slices, cucumber rounds and mint sprigs; serve immediately.
