Pescatarian Mint Sparkling Water
Fresh mint steeped in a quick simple syrup is the secret to a sparkling drink that tastes genuinely homemade rather than artificially flavored. The syrup comes together in minutes — just sugar, water, and a generous handful of bruised mint leaves left to infuse until the liquid turns a soft, pale green. A splash of fresh lime juice sharpens everything up and gives the final drink a bright, citrusy edge that bottled versions just can't match. Poured over ice with cold sparkling water, it's effervescent, cooling, and just sweet enough without being cloying. This is the kind of drink that looks impressive at a dinner table or backyard gathering but takes almost no effort to pull off. It works beautifully as a non-alcoholic option that genuinely excites people, not just a placeholder for those skipping wine.
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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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