Low Sodium Mint Sparkling Water
There is something genuinely refreshing about a drink that feels fancy but comes together with just a handful of ingredients. Fresh mint leaves are steeped in a quick homemade syrup, coaxing out that cool, herbal fragrance in a way that dried mint or store-bought flavoring simply cannot match. A squeeze of lime juice sharpens everything up and keeps the sweetness from feeling flat, so every sip has a little brightness to it. The whole thing gets topped off with chilled sparkling water for that satisfying fizz, and it looks gorgeous in the glass with a sprig of mint tucked in. Because you're building the syrup yourself, you control exactly what goes into it — no hidden additives, no mystery flavoring agents, just clean and simple ingredients. It's the kind of drink that works equally well at a backyard gathering or as a quiet afternoon treat, and once you've made the syrup, assembly takes about two minutes flat.
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4 servings
For the mint syrup
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 4 cups sparkling water, chilled
- ice cubes, as needed
- fresh mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved, about 2 minutes.
- 2
Remove the pan from the heat, add the mint leaves, and press them gently with a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon until bruised and fragrant. Let the syrup steep for 15 minutes, until the liquid is pale green and noticeably minty.
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