Mediterranean Diet Friendly Lime Sparkling Water
Crisp, bright, and endlessly refreshing, this fizzy lime drink is the kind of simple pleasure that fits seamlessly into a whole-foods way of eating. Fresh lime juice and a touch of zest give it a punchy citrus flavor that no bottled beverage can quite replicate. The Mediterranean approach to eating leans heavily on whole, minimally processed ingredients, and this recipe delivers exactly that ā just real lime and sparkling water, nothing artificial in sight. Pouring the sparkling water slowly over the lime mixture keeps every sip lively and effervescent. It comes together in minutes and works beautifully as a midday refresher, a light accompaniment to a seafood dish, or a non-alcoholic option at the table. Garnish with a fresh lime wedge and a handful of ice, and it looks as good as it tastes.
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2 servings
- 2 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1ā2 limes)
- Ā½ 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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