MSG Free Mint Sparkling Water
There is something genuinely refreshing about a drink this clean and bright, especially when you know exactly what went into it. Fresh mint leaves are steeped in a simple homemade syrup until the liquid turns a pale, fragrant green — no flavor packets, no artificial enhancers, just real ingredients doing all the work. A squeeze of fresh lime juice adds a citrusy lift that makes the whole thing feel a little fancy without any extra effort. Store-bought flavored sparkling waters and sodas can be surprisingly tricky territory, often hiding additives and flavor compounds that don't belong in a clean glass, so making your own is a genuinely satisfying workaround. The syrup comes together in under 20 minutes and keeps things flexible — you can adjust the sweetness or mintiness to your exact taste. Poured over ice with chilled sparkling water and a sprig of fresh mint, this is the kind of drink that looks like it came from a nice café but cost almost nothing to make at home.
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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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