Pistachio Free Mint Sparkling Water

Total time25 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time5 min

4.9

(4)

There is something genuinely refreshing about a drink made entirely from scratch, and this sparkling mint water delivers that bright, clean flavor you just cannot get from a bottle. Fresh mint leaves are steeped in a simple homemade syrup until the liquid turns a pale, fragrant green — it's a small step that makes an enormous difference in depth and aroma. A splash of fresh lime juice sharpens everything up, giving the finished drink a lively citrus edge that balances the sweetness perfectly. When the syrup hits the chilled sparkling water, you get this gorgeous fizz that makes it feel far more special than the effort involved. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there is zero guesswork about what is actually in your glass. It works beautifully as a mocktail for entertaining, a midday refresher, or an elegant non-alcoholic option at the dinner table. Make a batch of the syrup ahead of time and you are just a pour away from something that looks and tastes like it came from a fancy café.

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Ingredients

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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