Macadamia Free Mint Sparkling Water
There is something genuinely refreshing about a drink made entirely from scratch, and this sparkling mint cooler delivers that bright, garden-fresh flavor that no bottled beverage can quite match. The secret is a quick homemade mint syrup — just water, sugar, and a generous handful of fresh mint leaves steeped until the liquid turns a soft, pale green and smells absolutely incredible. A squeeze of fresh lime juice sharpens everything up, giving the final drink that lively, slightly tart edge that keeps you coming back for another sip. When you pour the chilled sparkling water over the syrup and watch it fizz up through the ice, it feels far more impressive than the effort involved. This is the kind of drink that works equally well as a sophisticated mocktail at a dinner party or a lazy afternoon treat on the porch. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of tree nuts, so there is nothing to second-guess — just clean, simple flavors doing exactly what they should.
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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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