Hazelnut Free Mint & Lime Sparkling Water
This refreshing sparkling drink is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat all summer long — bright, herby, and just sweet enough to feel like a treat. A quick honey-mint syrup is the secret here, steeped until it turns fragrant and a gorgeous pale green before being strained clean. Fresh lime juice adds a zippy citrus punch that balances the floral sweetness of the honey perfectly. Everything comes together in the glass with chilled sparkling water and ice, making it as fun to assemble as it is to sip. For anyone navigating nut allergies, a drink like this is a genuine breath of fresh air — every single ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, with zero hidden surprises lurking in a label. It's elegant enough to serve at a dinner party but simple enough to whip up on a Tuesday afternoon when you just need something a little special.
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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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