Pregnancy Friendly Mint & Lime Sparkling Water
There is something genuinely refreshing about a drink that feels special without requiring any effort to justify. This sparkling sipper layers a homemade honey-mint syrup with bright fresh lime juice and chilled sparkling water, landing somewhere between a fancy mocktail and the most satisfying glass of water you've ever had. The syrup comes together in minutes on the stovetop — honey and water dissolve quickly, the mint steeps until the liquid turns a soft, fragrant green, and then it's done. Because everything here is made from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients, you know exactly what's going into your glass, which matters a lot when you're being thoughtful about what you consume. The balance of sweet honey, zingy lime, and cool mint is genuinely craveable, and the fizz from the sparkling water makes it feel like a real treat. Serve it over ice with a fresh mint sprig and a lime slice and it looks beautiful enough for a gathering, even if you're just making it for yourself on a Tuesday afternoon.
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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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