Barley Free Mint Sparkling Water
There is something undeniably refreshing about a cold, fizzy drink that tastes like it came from a fancy café but took almost no effort to make at home. Fresh mint leaves are steeped in a quick homemade simple syrup until the liquid turns a gorgeous pale green and smells absolutely incredible — that step alone makes the whole kitchen feel alive. A squeeze of bright lime juice cuts through the sweetness and gives the whole drink a little lift before it meets the sparkling water. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of grains, so there is zero guesswork about what is hiding in a store-bought flavored water or syrup. The result is crisp, lightly sweet, and herby in the best possible way — the kind of drink that makes plain water feel like a distant memory. It scales up easily for a crowd, looks stunning with a sprig of mint tucked into the glass, and comes together in under twenty minutes from start to first sip.
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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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