Brazil Nut Free Mint Sparkling Water
There is something genuinely refreshing about a drink that tastes this clean and bright without any fuss. Fresh mint leaves are steeped in a quick homemade simple syrup, then brightened with a squeeze of lime juice before being topped off with chilled sparkling water — the result is cool, lightly sweet, and endlessly drinkable. Making your own mint syrup takes just a few minutes on the stovetop, and it means you know exactly what's in your glass, no mystery additives or flavoring agents to second-guess. The steeping step is where the magic happens: bruising the leaves releases their essential oils and turns the syrup a gorgeous pale green that looks as good as it tastes. It's the kind of drink that feels fancy enough for a dinner party but easy enough to throw together on a random Tuesday afternoon. Serve it over plenty of ice and finish with a fresh mint sprig for a little extra flair.
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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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