Low Iodine 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 the effort involved. Fresh lime juice adds a tart citrus punch that balances the floral sweetness perfectly. Managing iodine intake often means scrutinizing packaged beverages for additives, colorings, and fortified ingredients, but every component in this recipe is clean and straightforward — honey, fresh mint, lime, and plain sparkling water. There's nothing hidden, nothing processed, just real ingredients you can feel good about. Serve it over ice in tall glasses with a sprig of mint and a lime slice for a drink that 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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