Gut Friendly Sparkling Mint-Lime Soda with Sea Salt
There is something deeply refreshing about a homemade sparkling drink that actually supports how you feel from the inside out. This mint-lime soda is built on simple, whole ingredients — fresh citrus juice, raw honey, real mint, and a pinch of sea salt — all of which are gentle on the digestive system and free from the artificial sweeteners, preservatives, and mystery additives that make so many store-bought sodas a gamble. The honey syrup is made by steeping fresh mint leaves in warm water and honey, which coaxes out a clean, herbal sweetness without any harsh processing. A touch of sea salt rounds out the citrus and adds a subtle mineral quality that makes the whole drink feel more balanced and satisfying. Pouring the sparkling water slowly down the side of the glass keeps every sip lively and effervescent right until the last one. It comes together in minutes and feels like something you'd order at a wellness café, except you made it yourself with ingredients you can actually pronounce.
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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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