Pistachio Free Mint Limeade

Total time25 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.7

(27)

Fresh lime juice, honey, and a handful of mint come together in a drink that tastes like summer in a glass. The honey-mint simple syrup is the real star here — steeping the leaves in warm honey water coaxes out every bit of their bright, herbal fragrance before the syrup ever hits the pitcher. Sparkling water gives the whole thing a lively fizz that makes it feel a little fancy without any extra effort. This is the kind of refreshing drink that disappears fast at backyard gatherings, so you may want to double the batch. Every ingredient is straightforward and naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no label-reading stress involved. Garnish with a few fresh mint sprigs and a lime wheel and it looks like something you'd pay ten dollars for at a rooftop bar.

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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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