Artificial Flavors Free Mint & Lime Sparkling Water
Fresh mint steeped in a warm honey syrup is the secret to a sparkling drink that tastes genuinely bright and clean — nothing synthetic, nothing from a bottle. Store-bought flavored waters and sodas are notorious for sneaking in artificial flavoring agents, even when the label sounds wholesome, so making your own is a satisfying way to stay in control of exactly what's in your glass. The process is surprisingly simple: a quick honey syrup, a little patience while the mint steeps, and a squeeze of real lime juice do all the heavy lifting. Once you strain out the spent leaves and combine everything over ice with chilled sparkling water, you get a drink that's genuinely refreshing — herbal, citrusy, and lightly sweet without any artificial aftertaste. It's the kind of thing that looks impressive enough to serve at a dinner party but comes together with almost no effort at all.
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2 servings
For the mint syrup
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup water
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed, plus extra sprigs for garnish
For serving
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 2 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 1 cup ice cubes
- lime slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the honey and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the honey is fully dissolved, about 2 minutes.
- 2
Remove the pan from the heat, add the mint leaves, and press them gently with a spoon to bruise them. Let the mint steep for 10 minutes, until the syrup is fragrant and pale green.
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