Soy Free Mint Sparkling Water
There is something genuinely refreshing about a drink made entirely from scratch, and this sparkling mint water delivers that garden-fresh brightness in every sip. Fresh mint leaves are steeped in a simple sugar syrup until the liquid turns a delicate pale green and smells absolutely incredible — no artificial flavors, no mystery additives, just real ingredients doing their thing. A squeeze of fresh lime juice adds just enough tartness to balance the sweetness before the whole thing gets topped with chilled sparkling water. It's the kind of drink that looks impressive in a glass but comes together with almost no effort at all. For anyone navigating ingredient labels on flavored beverages and sodas, making your own means you know exactly what's in it — and soy-derived additives hiding in commercial drinks simply aren't a concern here. Serve it over ice with a sprig of mint and it's instantly the most elegant thing on the table, whether you're hosting brunch or just treating yourself on a warm afternoon.
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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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