Turkey Free Mint Sparkling Water
There is something genuinely refreshing about a drink made entirely from scratch, and this sparkling mint water delivers that clean, bright lift that store-bought flavored waters rarely manage to pull off. Fresh mint leaves are steeped in a simple sugar syrup until the liquid turns a pale, fragrant green — it's a small step that makes an enormous difference in depth of flavor. A squeeze of lime juice sharpens everything up, balancing the sweetness before the whole thing gets topped with chilled sparkling water for that satisfying fizz. It comes together in well under half an hour and scales easily if you're serving a crowd or just want a pitcher ready in the fridge. The ingredients are as straightforward as it gets — sugar, water, mint, lime, and bubbles — so there's nothing hidden to second-guess. Serve it over ice with a fresh sprig tucked in the glass and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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