Legume Free Sparkling Mint-Lime Soda with Sea Salt
There is something deeply refreshing about a homemade sparkling drink that tastes like it came from a fancy cocktail bar — and this one delivers exactly that. Fresh mint is gently steeped in a warm honey syrup, coaxing out every bit of herbal sweetness before it ever hits your glass. The combination of bright lime juice, a squeeze of lemon, and just a pinch of sea salt creates that perfect balance of tart, sweet, and savory that keeps you reaching for another sip. Pouring the sparkling water slowly down the side of the glass is a small but satisfying trick that keeps every sip as bubbly as the first. This is the kind of drink that feels special enough for guests but is genuinely simple to pull together with ingredients you likely already have on hand. Every component here is naturally free of legumes, so there is nothing to second-guess — just clean, vibrant flavors from start to finish.
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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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