Lactose Free Sparkling Mint-Lime Soda with Sea Salt
Fresh mint, bright citrus, a whisper of sea salt, and honey-sweetened bubbles — this drink is the kind of thing you want in your hand the moment the temperature climbs. The homemade mint syrup is the real star here: steeping fresh leaves in warm honey water coaxes out a clean, floral flavor that no store-bought syrup can match. A squeeze of both lime and lemon keeps the citrus layered and lively rather than one-note, while that pinch of fine sea salt does something almost magical, rounding out the sweetness and making every sip taste more refreshing than the last. Since every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free of dairy, there's zero label-reading stress — just straightforward, feel-good ingredients you probably already have on hand. Pouring the sparkling water slowly down the side of the glass is a small step that makes a big difference, keeping the fizz intact right up until the first sip. It comes together quickly and looks genuinely beautiful with a mint sprig and lime wedge tucked in, making it just as fitting for a casual afternoon as it is for a dinner party spread.
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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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