Breastfeeding Friendly Mint Sparkling Water
There is something genuinely refreshing about a drink that feels a little fancy but comes together in under twenty minutes. Fresh mint leaves are steeped in a simple sugar syrup until the liquid turns a soft, pale green and smells absolutely incredible — then a squeeze of bright lime juice ties everything together before it hits the sparkling water. The result is crisp, lightly sweet, and endlessly more satisfying than anything you'd pull from a bottle. Staying well-hydrated is one of the most important things you can do while nursing, and having a drink this good waiting in the fridge makes it a whole lot easier to actually hit that goal. There are no artificial flavors, no caffeine, and no mystery additives — just real ingredients you can feel good about. Make a batch of the mint syrup ahead of time and keep it chilled so you can pour a glass whenever you need a moment to yourself.
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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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