Nutmeg Free Mint & Lime Sparkling Water
Fresh mint steeped in warm honey water is the secret behind this bright, effervescent drink — and it takes only minutes to pull off. The homemade syrup is genuinely fragrant and a gorgeous pale green, nothing like the artificially flavored versions you'd find at a coffee shop. Squeezing real limes and bruising fresh mint leaves gives the whole thing a clean, garden-fresh lift that pairs beautifully with the fizz of chilled sparkling water. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free of the warm, pungent spice that can sneak into so many syrups and bottled mixers without warning. You control exactly what goes in, which means you can sip without second-guessing the label. Adjust the syrup and lime to your own taste — a little more honey if you want it sweeter, a little more citrus if you want it tart — and serve it over ice for an instant, crowd-pleasing refresher.
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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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