Emulsifier Free Mint Sparkling Water
Cool, crisp, and genuinely refreshing, this sparkling mint drink is the kind of thing you'll want to keep on rotation all summer long. The base is a simple homemade mint syrup — just water, sugar, and a generous handful of fresh mint leaves steeped until the liquid turns a soft, fragrant green. A splash of fresh lime juice adds a bright citrus edge that makes the whole thing feel a little more grown-up than your average flavored water. Because everything here is made from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients, you never have to second-guess what's actually in your glass — no store-bought syrups, no mystery additives, no emulsifiers hiding in a flavoring blend. The sparkling water lifts it all into something genuinely celebratory, whether you're serving it at a backyard gathering or just treating yourself on a Tuesday afternoon. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and it looks almost too pretty to drink — almost.
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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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