Dairy Free Mint Limeade

Total time25 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.7

(27)

Bright, fizzy, and impossibly refreshing, this mint limeade is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel like a celebration. A honey-based simple syrup is steeped with fresh mint leaves, pulling out every bit of that cool, herbal fragrance before it ever meets the glass. Fresh lime juice — squeezed from real limes — brings a sharp, citrusy punch that balances the floral sweetness perfectly. Sparkling water gives the whole thing a lively, effervescent lift that makes it feel a little fancy without any extra effort. Since every ingredient here is naturally plant-based, there's zero guesswork about hidden dairy lurking in a premade mix or flavored syrup from the store. Garnished with lime slices and a sprig of fresh mint, it's as pretty as it is delicious — the kind of thing you'll want to make in a big pitcher every single weekend.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the mint simple syrup

3 tbsp honey
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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