Rice Free Mint Limeade
Bright, fizzy, and bursting with fresh herb flavor, this mint limeade is the kind of drink that instantly makes any afternoon feel like a occasion. A honey-based simple syrup is infused with fresh mint leaves, giving the whole glass a fragrant, slightly floral sweetness that bottled mixers simply can't replicate. Six limes worth of juice brings serious citrus punch, and sparkling water keeps everything light and effervescent right up until the last sip. The whole process is straightforward ā steep, strain, stir, and serve ā so you can have a gorgeous pitcher ready in under twenty minutes. Naturally free from grains and starches of any kind, every single ingredient here is clean and uncomplicated, which makes it a refreshing choice when you're being mindful about what goes into your glass. Garnish with extra mint and a few lime slices and it looks almost too pretty to drink ā almost.
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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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