Pescatarian Mint & Lime Sparkling Water
Fresh mint steeped in warm honey syrup is the kind of small kitchen move that makes a simple drink feel genuinely special. The syrup comes together in minutes — just honey, water, and a handful of bruised mint leaves — and the result is floral, fragrant, and a little more interesting than anything you'd pour from a bottle. Bright lime juice cuts through the sweetness, and chilled sparkling water brings it all to life with a satisfying fizz. It's naturally free from meat and seafood entirely, which means it fits effortlessly into any pescatarian spread as a refreshing non-alcoholic option. Serve it in tall glasses over ice with a mint sprig and a lime slice, and it looks like something from a café menu with almost zero effort. This is the kind of drink that disappears fast at a summer gathering — make a double batch of the syrup and keep it in the fridge so you're always ready.
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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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