Dairy Free Mint Sparkling Water
Fresh mint and a squeeze of lime come together in a homemade syrup that turns plain sparkling water into something genuinely special. The syrup is made by steeping bruised mint leaves in warm sugar water, which draws out that bright, cooling flavor without any artificial additives or mystery ingredients. A splash of fresh lime juice adds just enough tartness to balance the sweetness, and the whole thing comes together in under 30 minutes. Since every ingredient here is naturally plant-based, there's zero guesswork about hidden dairy — no cream, no butter, nothing to double-check on a label. It's endlessly refreshing over ice, and the optional mint sprig garnish makes it feel like something you'd order at a nice restaurant. This is the kind of drink that works equally well for a casual weeknight or a backyard gathering where you want to impress without the effort.
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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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