Sesame Free Mint Sparkling Water
There is something genuinely refreshing about a drink made entirely from scratch, and this sparkling mint cooler delivers that garden-fresh flavor in the most satisfying way. Fresh mint leaves are steeped in a simple sugar syrup until the liquid turns a soft, pale green and smells absolutely incredible — no extracts, no shortcuts, just real ingredients doing their thing. A squeeze of lime juice adds a bright, citrusy edge that keeps the sweetness in check, and the whole thing comes together over chilled sparkling water for that perfect effervescent lift. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from sesame in any form, so there is zero label-reading stress involved. It is the kind of drink that looks impressive at a dinner table or backyard gathering but takes almost no effort to pull off. Make a double batch of the syrup and keep it in the fridge — you will want this on repeat all week.
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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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