Artificial Food Coloring Free Lime Sparkling Water
Bright, fizzy, and genuinely refreshing, this sparkling lime drink is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat all summer long. It comes together in minutes using nothing but fresh limes, their zest, and chilled sparkling water — no syrups, no concentrates, no mystery additives. That matters more than you might think, because a surprising number of flavored sparkling waters and sodas sneak in dyes or artificial colorings that have no business being in a simple drink. Here, every drop of color and flavor comes straight from real citrus. The zest is the secret weapon, adding a fragrant, slightly floral punch that plain juice alone just can't deliver. Pouring the sparkling water slowly over the lime mixture keeps the bubbles lively, so your first sip is as effervescent as the last. Serve it over ice with a wedge of lime and it looks like something from a fancy café — no effort required.
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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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