Chicken Free Mint Sparkling Water
There is something quietly refreshing about a drink made entirely from scratch, and this sparkling mint water delivers that feeling in every sip. Fresh mint leaves are steeped in a simple sugar syrup until the liquid turns a soft, pale green and smells absolutely incredible — bright, cool, and just a little floral. A squeeze of lime juice sharpens everything up before the whole thing meets a generous pour of chilled sparkling water over ice. The result is effervescent, lightly sweet, and far more satisfying than anything that comes out of a can. Every single ingredient here is naturally plant-based and completely free of any animal products, so there is nothing to second-guess when you are pouring a glass for a crowd with mixed dietary needs. It is the kind of drink that looks elegant on a table but takes almost no effort to pull together, especially once you have that mint syrup ready to go in the fridge.
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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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