Gluten Free Mint & Lime Sparkling Water
Fresh mint, bright lime, and a touch of honey come together in a sparkling drink that feels genuinely refreshing — the kind of thing you'd pay too much for at a fancy café but can make at home in about fifteen minutes. The honey-mint syrup is the real star here: a quick simmer followed by a gentle steep pulls out all that cool, fragrant flavor without any bitterness. Because every single ingredient is naturally free of gluten, there's no label-reading or substitution stress involved — just whole, simple components you likely already have on hand. The syrup is also easy to make ahead and stash in the fridge, so you can pour a glass whenever the mood strikes. A squeeze of fresh lime juice keeps everything lively and balanced against the sweetness of the honey. Serve it over ice with a sprig of mint 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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