Tree Nut Free Mint Sparkling Water
There is something undeniably refreshing about a cold, fizzy drink that actually tastes like it was made with care, and this sparkling mint water delivers exactly that. Fresh mint leaves are steeped in a simple homemade syrup until the liquid turns a gorgeous pale green and smells like a garden in a glass. A squeeze of fresh lime juice adds just enough brightness to keep every sip lively and balanced. The whole thing comes together in under 20 minutes, and the syrup can be made ahead so you're always one pour away from something special. It's the kind of drink that looks impressive at a dinner party but is genuinely effortless to pull off at home. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free of tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just clean, vibrant flavor from start to finish.
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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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