Almond Free Mint Sparkling Water
There is something genuinely refreshing about a drink made entirely from scratch, and this sparkling mint cooler delivers that bright, clean flavor you just cannot get from a bottle. Fresh mint leaves are steeped in a simple sugar syrup until the liquid turns a pale, fragrant green — it's a small step that makes a huge difference. A squeeze of lime juice sharpens everything up before the whole thing gets topped with chilled sparkling water for that satisfying fizz. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts, so there is zero label-reading stress or worry about hidden allergens sneaking in. It comes together in well under half an hour and scales easily if you want to make a big pitcher for a crowd. Serve it over ice with a sprig of fresh mint and it looks as good as it tastes — genuinely impressive for something this simple.
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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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