Xanthan Gum Free Mint & Lime Sparkling Water
Fresh mint, bright lime, and a touch of honey come together in a sparkling drink that feels like something you'd order at a fancy café — except you made it yourself in about fifteen minutes. The homemade honey-mint syrup is the real star here: a quick steep on the stovetop pulls every bit of fragrance out of the fresh leaves, giving you a pale green, beautifully aromatic base that no bottled syrup can match. Because everything in this glass is exactly what it looks like — honey, water, mint, lime, and bubbles — there's zero need to scrutinize labels for hidden additives or thickeners. That makes it a genuinely clean, fuss-free option for anyone avoiding common stabilizers and gums that sneak into pre-made mixers and flavored waters. The balance of tart lime juice against the floral sweetness of the syrup is refreshing without being cloying, and the fizz from the chilled sparkling water ties it all together beautifully. Serve it over ice with a fresh mint sprig and a lime slice for a drink that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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