Legume 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 delicate pale green and smells absolutely incredible — that's the moment you know it's ready. A squeeze of fresh lime juice sharpens everything up before the whole thing gets poured over ice and topped with chilled sparkling water. The result is effervescent, lightly sweet, and herbal in the best possible way. Since this recipe is built entirely from whole, straightforward ingredients, it's naturally free of legumes and any of the hidden additives that can sneak into store-bought flavored waters and sodas. It's the kind of thing that looks impressive at a dinner party or a summer afternoon gathering but takes almost no effort to pull together. Make the mint syrup ahead of time and keep it in the fridge so you can pour yourself 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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