Oats Free Mint & Lime Sparkling Water
Fresh mint steeped in warm honey water creates a fragrant, pale-green syrup that is the heart of this bright, refreshing drink. The syrup comes together in minutes on the stovetop, and once it's strained and cooled, you're just a squeeze of lime and a pour of sparkling water away from something that feels genuinely special. Tart citrus, floral honey, and cool mint hit all at once, making this the kind of glass you want to linger over on a warm afternoon. Because every ingredient here is naturally simple and whole — honey, fresh herbs, lime, and sparkling water — there's absolutely nothing to second-guess if you're navigating grain sensitivities or avoiding anything processed. No syrups from a bottle, no mystery additives, just clean flavors you can taste. It scales easily too, so if you want to make a bigger batch of the mint syrup ahead of time, it keeps beautifully and is ready whenever the craving hits.
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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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