Wheat Free Mint & Lime Sparkling Water
There is something genuinely refreshing about a drink made entirely from ingredients you can see and name. Fresh mint leaves are steeped in a simple honey syrup until the liquid turns fragrant and pale green, then paired with bright lime juice and ice-cold sparkling water for a result that tastes far more special than the effort involved. Because everything here is naturally grain-free — honey, fresh citrus, mint, and sparkling water — there is zero need to scan labels or second-guess anything. The honey syrup comes together in under fifteen minutes and can be made ahead, so assembly is just a matter of pouring and stirring. It is the kind of drink that looks stunning on a table with a mint sprig and a curl of lime, but honestly tastes just as good sipped straight from the glass while you are still standing at the counter. Lightly sweet, bracingly citrusy, and genuinely cooling, this is the sparkling drink you will want on repeat all summer long.
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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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