Gelatin Free Mint Limeade
Bright, fizzy, and packed with fresh flavor, this mint limeade is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel instantly more manageable. The mint simple syrup is made by steeping fresh leaves in warm honey water, which pulls out every bit of that cool, herbal fragrance before the syrup ever hits the pitcher. Many store-bought lemonades and flavored drinks sneak in unexpected additives, so making your own from scratch means you know exactly what's in every sip. Fresh lime juice from about six limes gives it a punchy tartness that bottled juice just can't match, and the sparkling water adds a satisfying effervescence without any fuss. The whole thing comes together in minutes and is completely free of animal-derived gelling agents ā just honey, citrus, mint, and bubbles doing all the work. Garnish with lime slices and a few extra mint sprigs for a glass that looks as good as it tastes.
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4 servings
For the mint simple syrup
- 3 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp water
- Ā½ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed, plus more for garnish
For the limeade
- Ā¾ 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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