Nightshade Free 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 — steeping bruised fresh mint leaves in warm honey water pulls out an incredible fragrance and a beautiful pale green color that looks stunning in the glass. Fresh lime juice adds a zippy citrus punch that balances the floral sweetness perfectly. Because every ingredient here is straightforward and plant-based, there's no need to scan labels or second-guess anything — just clean, simple flavors you can feel good about. Nightshade-free eating can sometimes feel limiting when it comes to beverages with complex flavor, but this one proves that bold taste doesn't require anything exotic or off-limits. Serve it over ice with a mint sprig and a lime slice and it looks like something from a fancy café, even though it comes together in under twenty minutes.
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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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