Gelatin Free Mint & Lime Sparkling Water
Bright, herby, and genuinely refreshing, this sparkling drink is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat all summer long. A quick honey-mint syrup is the secret here — steeping bruised fresh mint leaves in warm honey water coaxes out a pale green, fragrant base that tastes far more special than anything from a bottle. Fresh lime juice adds a tart citrus punch that balances the floral sweetness perfectly. Many store-bought flavored waters and sodas sneak in gelatin-based additives or clouding agents, so making your own from scratch is the cleanest way to know exactly what's in your glass. Everything here is straightforwardly plant-based and free of any animal-derived thickeners or stabilizers — just honey, mint, lime, and bubbles. It comes together in under 20 minutes and looks stunning with a mint sprig and lime slice tucked into the glass, making it just as at home at a dinner party as it is on a lazy afternoon.
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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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