Caffeine Free Mint Sparkling Water
This refreshing sipper is proof that a drink can feel genuinely special without a drop of coffee, tea, or anything else that keeps you up at night. Fresh mint leaves are steeped in a quick homemade simple syrup until the liquid turns a pale, fragrant green — and that alone is enough to make you want to pour a glass immediately. A squeeze of bright lime juice cuts through the sweetness just enough, and when it all meets chilled sparkling water over ice, the result is crisp, cooling, and surprisingly elegant. It's the kind of drink that feels like something you'd order at a nice restaurant, except you made it in about twenty minutes on your own stovetop. Hosting a crowd, winding down in the afternoon, or just craving something bubbly and satisfying — this one fits every occasion without the jitters or the crash. The homemade syrup also means you know exactly what's in your glass, no mystery additives or hidden stimulants lurking on an ingredient label.
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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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