Nutmeg Free Mint Sparkling Water
There is something genuinely refreshing about a drink this clean and bright, especially when you make the syrup yourself. Fresh mint leaves are steeped in a simple sugar syrup until the liquid turns a delicate pale green and smells absolutely incredible — no extracts, no artificial flavoring, just the real thing. A squeeze of fresh lime juice sharpens everything up and gives the final drink that little citrus edge that makes it feel like something you'd order at a nice restaurant. The whole process is straightforward and the result is a sparkling, lightly sweet beverage that works beautifully as a mocktail, a palate cleanser, or just a fancy way to stay hydrated. Since every ingredient here is whole and easy to identify, there's no guesswork about what's actually in your glass. Serve it over ice with a sprig of fresh mint tucked in, and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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