🧂 Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh strawberries
• ½ medium cucumber
• 1–2 teaspoons honey
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 2 cups sparkling water
• ice cubes
• fresh mint leaves

📖 Instructions

🌀 Muddle the Fruit
In a pitcher or large glass, combine strawberries, cucumber slices, and honey (alternately, try agave instead of honey).
Muddle gently using the back of a spoon or a muddler until juices release but fruit remains somewhat intact.

🍈 Add Lime and Water
Stir in the lime juice and sparkling water for bubbles!
Add mint for an herbal twist 🌿

🥂 Serve It Up
Fill glasses with ice 🧊
Pour the refresher over the ice, making sure each glass gets fruit and cucumber slices
Garnish with a strawberry slice, cucumber round, or mint sprig for flair 🍓🥒🌿

📝 Tips & Variations
Extra Chill: Let the mixture sit in the fridge for 30 minutes for deeper flavor
Make it Fancy: Add a splash of coconut water, or serve in wine glasses
Cocktail Twist: Add a shot of vodka, gin, or elderflower liqueur 🍸