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 managing a nickel sensitivity, this recipe is a dream because it sticks to a short list of clean, low-risk ingredients with no grains, legumes, or nuts in sight. So many flavored drinks and store-bought sparkling waters sneak in additives or natural flavors that can be hard to vet, but here you know exactly what's going into your glass. It comes together in under 20 minutes and makes enough to serve four, so it's just as fitting for a quiet afternoon as it is for a casual gathering.
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Combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved, about 2 minutes.
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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