Mediterranean Diet Friendly Mint Limeade
Bright, fizzy, and refreshingly herbal, this sparkling drink is the kind of thing you want in your hand on a warm afternoon. Fresh lime juice and a honey-mint simple syrup come together in a way that feels both sophisticated and completely effortless. The honey replaces refined sugar, which fits beautifully with a whole-foods approach to eating, and the fresh mint adds a cooling depth that bottled limeade simply cannot match. Steeping the mint leaves in warm syrup before straining draws out every bit of fragrance and flavor, so nothing goes to waste. A splash of sparkling water at the end keeps it lively without any artificial additives or sweeteners to worry about. Garnish with a few extra mint sprigs and a lime wheel, and it looks like something from a restaurant patio — no effort required.
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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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