Gluten Free Mint Sparkling Water

Total time25 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time5 min

4.9

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There is something genuinely refreshing about a drink that tastes this clean and bright without any fuss. Fresh mint leaves are steeped in a quick homemade simple syrup, then combined with a squeeze of lime juice and chilled sparkling water for a result that feels far more special than the effort involved. The whole process is naturally free of wheat, gluten-containing grains, and any of the hidden additives that can sneak into flavored store-bought beverages. That homemade syrup is the real star — gently bruising the mint before steeping pulls out every bit of herbal fragrance, giving the finished drink a pale green color and a flavor that's cool without being medicinal. A squeeze of fresh lime keeps things lively and balances the sweetness perfectly. Serve it over ice with a sprig of mint tucked in the glass and it looks like something from a fancy restaurant, even though it comes together in under twenty minutes. It's the kind of drink that works equally well as a mocktail at a dinner party or a quiet afternoon treat on a warm day.

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Ingredients

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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