Pregnancy Friendly Mint Sparkling Water
Staying hydrated during pregnancy doesn't have to mean plain water all day long — sometimes you just want something that feels a little special. This bubbly, mint-forward drink delivers a bright, refreshing sip without any caffeine, alcohol, or artificial additives to worry about. A quick homemade mint syrup is the secret here: steeping bruised fresh mint leaves in warm sugar water pulls out every bit of that cool, herbal flavor before it ever hits your glass. A splash of fresh lime juice ties it all together with just enough citrus zing to make it feel like a proper mocktail. It's the kind of drink you'll want to keep a batch of syrup on hand for, because it comes together in minutes once the base is ready. Serve it over ice with a sprig of fresh mint and it looks gorgeous on a table — no one will believe it took almost no effort at all.
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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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