Low FODMAP 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 homemade mint syrup is the real star — fresh leaves are steeped in warm simple syrup until the liquid turns a soft, pale green and smells absolutely incredible. A squeeze of lime juice adds just enough brightness to balance the sweetness before everything gets topped off with chilled sparkling water. For anyone navigating a low FODMAP lifestyle, finding flavored drinks and sodas at the store can be tricky since many contain high-fructose corn syrup, artificial sweeteners, or fruit concentrates that don't play nicely with sensitive digestion. This one keeps things clean and straightforward — just sugar, water, mint, and lime, all of which fit comfortably within the approach. It comes together in under 20 minutes and feels far more special than the effort involved, making it a great option for entertaining or just treating yourself on a warm afternoon.
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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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