Coconut Free Mint Sparkling Water
There is something genuinely refreshing about a drink this clean and bright, especially when you made every drop of it yourself. 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 lime juice sharpens everything up before it meets the sparkling water. The result is lightly sweet, herbaceous, and fizzy in the best possible way. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free of tropical oils or hidden additives that can sneak into flavored store-bought beverages. The homemade mint syrup is the real star, and once you have a jar of it in the fridge, you'll find yourself reaching for it all week. Serve it over ice with a sprig of fresh mint tucked in the glass and it looks as good as anything you'd order at a restaurant.
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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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