Wheat Free Mint Limeade
Bright, fizzy, and loaded with fresh herb flavor, this mint limeade is the kind of drink that makes a regular afternoon feel like a little occasion. The honey-mint simple syrup is the real star here ā gently warming honey and water together, then steeping fresh mint leaves until the whole thing turns fragrant and slightly floral, gives you a depth of flavor that plain sugar water just can't match. Fresh-squeezed lime juice brings a tart punch that balances the sweetness perfectly, and sparkling water keeps every sip lively and refreshing. There's nothing in this recipe that comes anywhere near wheat or gluten ā just fruit, honey, fresh herbs, and bubbles ā so it's a completely stress-free pour for anyone navigating grain sensitivities. It comes together in a single pitcher with minimal cleanup, which makes it just as practical as it is pretty. Garnish with a lime slice and a sprig of mint and it looks like something you'd order at a rooftop bar.
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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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