Pecan Free Mint Limeade
Bright, fizzy, and impossibly refreshing, this mint limeade is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting on a porch somewhere warm with nowhere to be. Fresh lime juice and a honey-mint simple syrup come together in a way that's both sophisticated and completely approachable. The syrup is made by steeping muddled mint leaves in warm honey water, which coaxes out every bit of that cool, herbal fragrance before it ever hits the pitcher. Sparkling water gives the whole thing a lively effervescence that makes it feel a little more special than your average lemonade stand situation. Because every ingredient here is naturally tree-nut-free ā fresh citrus, honey, mint, and sparkling water ā there's zero guesswork or label-reading required. Garnish with a few lime slices and a sprig of fresh mint, and you've got a drink 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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