Carrageenan Free Mint Sparkling Water
There is something genuinely refreshing about a sparkling drink you made entirely from scratch, and this mint and lime version delivers that bright, clean flavor that store-bought options rarely match. Many flavored sparkling waters and sodas rely on carrageenan or other additives as stabilizers or emulsifiers, so checking every label can feel like a part-time job. Here, the only "syrup" is one you simmer yourself from sugar, water, and a generous handful of fresh mint leaves — nothing hidden, nothing processed. The lime juice adds a citrusy edge that keeps the whole drink from feeling too sweet, and the pale green mint syrup looks genuinely beautiful swirling through the bubbles. It comes together in under 20 minutes and makes enough for four glasses, so it's just as at home on a weeknight as it is at a casual gathering. Serve it over plenty of ice with a sprig of fresh mint tucked in, and it feels like something you'd order at a nice café — except you know exactly what went into it.
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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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