Wheat Free Mint Sparkling Water
There is something genuinely refreshing about a drink made entirely from scratch, and this sparkling mint water delivers that bright, garden-fresh flavor that no bottled beverage can quite match. 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 a huge difference in depth and aroma. A squeeze of lime juice sharpens everything up, and when you pour chilled sparkling water over ice, the whole glass comes alive with tiny bubbles and a clean, cool finish. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of wheat and gluten, so there's no label-reading required and no concern about hidden grain-based additives sneaking into your glass. It's an ideal option for entertaining, since it looks stunning with a fresh mint sprig tucked in and tastes like something you'd order at a fancy café. Make a batch of the syrup ahead of time and keep it in the fridge — assembly takes about thirty seconds when guests arrive.
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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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