Rice Free Mint & Lime Sparkling Water
Fresh mint steeped in a honey syrup is the kind of simple trick that makes a drink taste like it came from a proper cocktail bar. The syrup comes together in minutes — just honey, water, and a handful of bruised mint leaves — and the result is floral, fragrant, and just sweet enough to balance the bright hit of fresh lime juice. Poured over ice and topped with chilled sparkling water, it's crisp and refreshing in a way that feels genuinely special. Every single ingredient here is naturally grain-free and completely free of rice in any form, so there's no label-scanning required. It's the kind of drink that works equally well as a mocktail at a dinner party or a quiet afternoon treat on the porch. Make a double batch of the mint syrup and keep it in the fridge — it holds well and makes the next glass even faster to pull together.
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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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