Citric Acid Free Sparkling Mint-Lime Soda with Sea Salt
Fresh citrus juice, a honey-sweetened mint syrup, and a pinch of sea salt come together in a drink that's bright, herbal, and genuinely refreshing. Many commercial sodas and flavored sparkling waters sneak in added citric acid as a preservative or flavor enhancer, making it tricky to find something bubbly that feels truly clean — this one sidesteps all of that by building its tang entirely from freshly squeezed lime and lemon. The mint syrup is made by steeping fresh leaves in warm honey water, which gives it a delicate, floral depth that no bottled syrup can match. A small pinch of sea salt might sound unexpected, but it rounds out the sweetness and makes every sip taste more alive. The whole thing comes together quickly, and the syrup can be made ahead so you're just a pour away from something special. Serve it over ice with a sprig of mint and a lime wedge for a drink that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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