Lactose Free Mint & Lime Sparkling Water
Fresh mint steeped in a honey syrup is the kind of simple kitchen move that completely transforms a glass of sparkling water into something you'd happily pay for at a café. The syrup comes together in minutes on the stovetop — honey and water dissolve together, then the mint leaves go in off the heat to gently infuse until the liquid turns fragrant and faintly green. A squeeze of fresh lime juice adds brightness that plays beautifully against the cool, herbal sweetness. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, so there's no label-checking or substitution stress involved — just clean, refreshing flavors from start to finish. It's the kind of drink that looks impressive with a mint sprig and a lime slice tucked into the glass, but takes almost no effort to pull off. Make a little extra syrup and keep it in a jar in the fridge — it's just as good the next day.
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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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