MSG Free Mint & Lime Sparkling Water
Fresh mint steeped in a warm honey syrup is the kind of simple kitchen move that makes a drink feel genuinely special. The syrup comes together in minutes — just honey, water, and a handful of bruised mint leaves — then gets strained and cooled before meeting bright lime juice and a generous pour of chilled sparkling water. Every ingredient here is exactly what it says it is, which makes this a refreshing choice when you're trying to avoid the hidden additives and flavor enhancers that sneak into bottled beverages and commercial drink mixes. The balance of floral sweetness from the honey and the sharp citrus kick from fresh-squeezed lime is hard to beat on a warm afternoon. It's easy to adjust the syrup-to-lime ratio right in the glass, so you can dial it up tart or keep it mellow depending on your mood. Serve it over ice with a sprig of mint and a lime slice and it looks like something from a nice restaurant — no special equipment or bartending skills required.
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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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