AIP Friendly Mint Limeade
Bright, fizzy, and genuinely refreshing, this drink is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat all summer long. A honey-sweetened mint syrup forms the backbone, steeped just long enough to pull out every bit of that cool, herbal fragrance before being strained clean into the pitcher. Fresh lime juice — squeezed from about six limes — brings the pucker, and cold sparkling water ties it all together with a satisfying effervescence. Following an autoimmune protocol often means scanning every label for hidden additives, colorings, or sweeteners that don't belong, and this recipe sidesteps all of that with just a handful of whole, recognizable ingredients. There's no refined sugar, no artificial anything — just honey, citrus, mint, and bubbles doing exactly what they're supposed to do. It serves four, comes together in under twenty minutes, and looks stunning in a glass with a lime slice and a sprig of fresh mint floating on top. Whether you're managing a healing protocol or simply want a drink that tastes as clean as it looks, this one delivers.
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4 servings
For the mint simple syrup
- 3 tbsp honey
Ingredient noteAIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined honey are accepted on the protocol; the ~2 1/4 teaspoons per serving here likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 3 tbsp water
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed, plus more for garnish
For the limeade
- ¾ cup fresh lime juice (from about 6 limes)
- 3 cups cold sparkling water
- 2 cups ice cubes
For serving
- lime slices, for serving (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. Remove from heat.
- 2
Add the mint leaves to the warm syrup and press them gently with a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon until fragrant and slightly wilted. Let the mint steep for 10 minutes.
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