Walnut Free Mint & Lime Sparkling Water
Fresh mint steeped in a honey syrup is the secret weapon here — it turns a simple sparkling drink into something that feels genuinely special. The process is almost meditative: you bruise the leaves, let them infuse, and end up with a pale green syrup that smells incredible. Bright lime juice cuts through the sweetness, and the chilled sparkling water brings everything together with a satisfying fizz. It's the kind of drink you'd pay too much for at a trendy café, but it comes together in your own kitchen with just a handful of real, whole ingredients. Every component is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no label-scanning or substitution required — just straightforward, clean refreshment. Serve it over ice with a mint sprig and a lime slice and it looks almost too pretty to drink.
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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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