Gluten Free Mint Limeade
Bright, fizzy, and bursting with fresh citrus, this mint limeade is the kind of drink that instantly makes any afternoon feel like a special occasion. The honey-based simple syrup is steeped with fresh mint leaves, pulling out every bit of that cool, herbal fragrance before it ever hits the glass. Squeezing your own limes keeps the flavor sharp and clean ā nothing canned or artificial in sight. Sparkling water gives it a satisfying effervescence that makes it feel far more festive than your average lemonade stand situation. Because every single ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, there's zero label-reading stress ā just grab your pitcher and get going. Garnished with a few lime slices and a sprig of fresh mint, it's also genuinely pretty to serve at a backyard gathering or weekend brunch. Make it ahead through the syrup step, then add the sparkling water right before serving so it stays perfectly bubbly.
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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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