Breastfeeding Friendly Mint & Lime Sparkling Water
Fresh, bright, and genuinely refreshing, this sparkling drink is the kind of thing you'll want to sip all afternoon. The homemade honey-mint syrup is the real star — steeping bruised fresh mint leaves in warm honey water coaxes out a fragrant, pale green syrup that tastes nothing like the artificial stuff. Squeezing real limes and pouring everything over ice with chilled sparkling water makes for a drink that feels a little fancy without any real effort. Staying well-hydrated while nursing is one of those things that's easy to forget in the chaos of the day, and having something this delicious to reach for makes it a lot easier to keep up with. Honey provides a gentle natural sweetness, and the simple, recognizable ingredients mean you know exactly what you're putting in your body. It comes together in under 20 minutes, and the mint syrup can be made ahead and stored so you can pour a glass whenever you need a moment to yourself.
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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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