Barley Free Mint & Lime Sparkling Water
Fresh mint steeped in warm honey syrup is the kind of simple kitchen move that makes a drink feel genuinely special. The syrup comes together in minutes — just honey, water, and a handful of bruised mint leaves — then gets strained and cooled before meeting bright lime juice and a generous pour of chilled sparkling water. Every ingredient here is clean and straightforward, which means no hidden grain-based additives or malt-derived sweeteners to second-guess. The result is a crisp, lightly sweet, herbaceous refresher that tastes like something you'd order at a nice restaurant. It's endlessly adjustable too — dial up the lime for more pucker or add an extra splash of syrup if you want it sweeter. Serve it over ice with a mint sprig and a lime slice and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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