High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Mint & Lime Sparkling Water
This sparkling drink is the kind of refreshment that feels fancy without requiring any real effort — just fresh mint, honey, lime, and bubbles. The secret is a quick honey-based syrup that steeps with bruised mint leaves until it turns fragrant and pale green, giving every sip a clean, herbal sweetness. Because the sweetener here is pure honey rather than a processed corn syrup, you know exactly what's going into your glass — no label-reading required. Fresh lime juice adds a bright, tart backbone that balances the floral mint beautifully, and the chilled sparkling water ties it all together with a satisfying fizz. You can adjust the syrup and lime to taste, so it's easy to dial up the tartness or sweetness depending on your mood. Serve it over ice with a mint sprig and a lime slice and it looks like something from a cocktail menu — no bar cart needed.
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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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