Oats Free Mint Sparkling Water
There is something genuinely refreshing about a drink this clean and bright, especially when you made every drop of it yourself. Fresh mint leaves are steeped in a simple sugar syrup until the liquid turns a pale, fragrant green, then it gets a hit of lime juice before meeting ice-cold sparkling water in the glass. The result is crisp, lightly sweet, and herbaceous in the best possible way — like a fancy spa drink you can make at home in under twenty minutes. Since this is built entirely from whole, natural ingredients, there is absolutely nothing hidden in the mix to worry about — no grain-based additives, no processed syrups, just mint, citrus, sugar, and bubbles. It is a perfect option for anyone navigating ingredient sensitivities who still wants something a little more special than plain water. Serve it at a summer gathering or just pour yourself a tall glass on a hot afternoon — either way, the fresh mint garnish makes it look effortlessly put-together.
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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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