Nightshade Free Mint Sparkling Water
Cool, bright, and endlessly refreshing, this sparkling mint drink is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat all summer long. A quick homemade mint syrup is the secret here — sugar and water come together in minutes, then fresh mint leaves are bruised and steeped until the liquid turns a gorgeous pale green and smells absolutely incredible. A splash of fresh lime juice adds just enough tartness to balance the sweetness before everything gets poured over ice and topped with chilled sparkling water. The result is something that feels far more special than the effort involved. For anyone navigating nightshade restrictions, beverages can sometimes be a surprising minefield, but every single ingredient here is completely in the clear — no hidden tomato, pepper, or potato derivatives anywhere. It's a beautiful option for entertaining, since it looks stunning in the glass and can be scaled up easily by making a bigger batch of syrup ahead of time.
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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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