Dairy Free Mint & Lime Sparkling Water
Fresh mint steeped in a honey syrup is the secret weapon here, turning a simple sparkling drink into something that tastes genuinely special. The syrup comes together in minutes on the stovetop — just honey, water, and a handful of bruised mint leaves — and the result is a fragrant, pale green concentrate that smells incredible. A squeeze of fresh lime juice adds brightness and a little tartness that plays beautifully against the floral sweetness. Everything in this recipe is naturally free of dairy, so there's no swapping or substituting required — it's just clean, refreshing ingredients doing exactly what they should. Pour it over ice, top with chilled sparkling water, and you've got a drink that looks like it came from a fancy café. It's the kind of thing you'll want to keep the syrup on hand for all week.
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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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