Oral Allergy Syndrome Friendly Mint Sparkling Water
This fizzy, herb-forward 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 sharpens everything up and gives it that bright, refreshing edge that store-bought flavored waters just can't match. For anyone managing oral allergy syndrome, cooking or heating the mint briefly during the syrup-making process helps break down the proteins that can trigger reactions, making this a much more comfortable option than chewing on raw leaves straight from the garden. The sparkling water keeps things light and bubbly without any mystery ingredients or additives to worry about. It comes together in under 20 minutes and scales up easily if you're serving a crowd.
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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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