Paleo Mint & Lime Sparkling Water
There is something genuinely refreshing about a drink that tastes this bright and clean without a single artificial ingredient in sight. A quick honey-and-mint syrup is the secret here — just a few minutes on the stovetop and a short steep transforms two humble ingredients into something fragrant, pale green, and completely irresistible. Fresh lime juice adds a zippy tartness that balances the floral sweetness of the honey, and chilled sparkling water brings it all together with a satisfying fizz. Because the syrup is made from scratch with real honey rather than refined sugar or processed sweeteners, it fits naturally into a whole-foods approach without any compromise on flavor. You can adjust the ratio of syrup to lime juice right in the glass, so every sip is exactly as sweet or tart as you like it. Serve it over ice with a sprig of fresh mint and a lime slice and it looks like something you'd pay ten dollars for at a fancy brunch spot.
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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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