Lupin Free Mint & Lime Sparkling Water
Fresh mint, bright lime, and a honey syrup made right on your stovetop come together in a drink that feels genuinely special without any complicated technique. The syrup only takes a few minutes — you steep bruised mint leaves in warm honey water until the whole thing turns fragrant and faintly green, then strain it clean before using. That homemade base is what sets this apart from anything you'd pour out of a bottle, and it means you know exactly what's in every sip. Lupin, a legume sometimes hidden in flavored drinks, packaged syrups, and even some specialty waters, is simply never a concern here because every ingredient is whole and straightforward. Fresh lime juice adds a tart punch that balances the floral sweetness of the honey, and chilled sparkling water brings the fizz that makes it feel like a proper treat. Serve it over ice with a mint sprig and a lime slice and it looks like something from a nice café. It's the kind of refreshing drink you'll want to make on repeat all summer long.
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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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