Mushroom Free Mint Sparkling Water
There is something genuinely refreshing about a drink that tastes this clean and bright without any fuss. Fresh mint leaves are steeped in a quick homemade simple syrup, then combined with a squeeze of lime juice and chilled sparkling water for a result that is crisp, lightly sweet, and endlessly sippable. The steeping process is where the magic happens — bruising the leaves before they rest in the warm syrup coaxes out every bit of that cool, herbal fragrance. Because everything here is made from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients, there is zero guesswork about what went into your glass. It is the kind of drink that feels fancy enough for a dinner party but easy enough to throw together on a Tuesday afternoon. Serve it over plenty of ice and add a fresh sprig on top if you want that extra touch of elegance.
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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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