Gut Friendly Mint Sparkling Water
Few drinks feel as instantly refreshing as a tall glass of sparkling water with a bright, herby kick — and this homemade mint version delivers exactly that. The secret is a quick mint syrup made by steeping bruised fresh leaves in warm sugar water, which coaxes out a clean, cooling flavor that no store-bought syrup can quite match. A splash of fresh lime juice sharpens everything up and keeps the sweetness from feeling heavy. Mint has long been celebrated for its soothing effect on digestion, making this a smart reach when your stomach needs a gentle reset after a big meal or a stressful day. The bubbles from the chilled sparkling water make it feel like a treat, while the ingredient list stays short, simple, and free of anything that might aggravate a sensitive gut. It comes together in under twenty minutes and scales easily, so you can keep extra syrup in the fridge and pour a glass whenever the mood strikes.
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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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