Peanut Free Mint & Lime Sparkling Water
Fresh mint steeped in a honey syrup is the kind of simple move that completely transforms a glass of sparkling water into something you'd happily pay too much for at a café. The syrup comes together in minutes on the stovetop — honey and water dissolve together, then the mint leaves get bruised and left to steep until the liquid turns fragrant and a gorgeous pale green. A squeeze of fresh lime juice adds brightness that plays perfectly against the floral sweetness, and chilled sparkling water brings the whole thing to life. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from peanuts and peanut derivatives, so there's no label-scanning or second-guessing involved. It's a genuinely refreshing drink that feels a little fancy without requiring any special equipment or hard-to-find ingredients. Make the mint syrup ahead of time and keep it in the fridge, and you're just a pour away from a beautiful glass whenever you need one.
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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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