Chestnut Free Sparkling Mint-Lime Soda with Sea Salt
This sparkling drink is the kind of thing you make once and then find yourself craving on repeat — bright, herby, and just a little salty in the best possible way. A quick honey-mint syrup forms the backbone, steeped just long enough to pull out that cool, fragrant flavor before it gets strained and cooled. Fresh lime and lemon juice bring serious citrus punch, while a pinch of sea salt rounds everything out and makes the other flavors pop in a way that's hard to explain until you taste it. The whole thing comes together in minutes and requires nothing more than a small saucepan and a couple of tall glasses. Pouring the sparkling water slowly down the side of the glass keeps every sip effervescent and lively, so it feels a little fancy without any real effort. It's naturally free from anything processed or hard to source — just honey, citrus, fresh herbs, and fizz — so you can feel good about every ingredient on the list. Whether you're serving it at a summer gathering or just treating yourself on a Tuesday afternoon, this one delivers.
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2 servings
For the mint syrup
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed, plus extra sprigs for serving
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup water
For the drink
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 2 cups plain sparkling water, chilled
- 1 cup ice cubes
For serving
- 2 fresh mint sprigs (optional)
- 2 lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the honey and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the honey fully dissolves, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, add the 1/4 cup mint leaves, and stir to submerge them.
- 2
Let the mint steep in the warm syrup for 10 minutes, then pour through a fine-mesh strainer into a small bowl or jar, pressing the leaves gently to extract their flavor. Discard the spent mint. Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature.
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