Low Sugar Lime Sparkling Water
Crisp, citrusy, and genuinely refreshing, this sparkling lime water is the kind of drink that makes you wonder why you ever reached for a can of something sweetened. It's built entirely from sparkling water, fresh lime juice, and a little zest — nothing hidden, nothing processed, just bright flavor that hits exactly right. That zest is the secret weapon here, adding a fragrant, slightly bitter edge that makes the whole glass taste more complex than its short ingredient list suggests. So many store-bought sparkling drinks sneak in cane sugar, agave, or "natural flavors" that are anything but simple, so making your own means you know exactly what's in the glass. Pouring the sparkling water slowly over the lime mixture keeps every sip bubbly and lively, which makes a bigger difference than you'd expect. Serve it over ice with a wedge of lime on the rim and it looks like something you'd pay eight dollars for at a trendy café.
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2 servings
- 2 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1–2 limes)
- ½ tsp lime zest
For serving
- ice cubes, for serving
- lime slices or wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Juice the limes and finely grate the zest. Stir the lime juice and zest together in a small bowl or pitcher until combined.
- 2
Fill two glasses with ice. Divide the lime mixture evenly between the glasses, then pour 1 cup of chilled sparkling water into each, pouring slowly to preserve the carbonation.
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