Nitrate & Nitrite 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 that makes you feel like you're sitting somewhere beautiful even if you're just in your kitchen. It's completely free of processed preservatives, relying instead on a quick homemade honey-mint syrup that comes together in minutes on the stovetop. The combination of fresh lime and lemon juice gives it a layered tartness that bottled mixers and store-bought sodas simply can't replicate, and that tiny pinch of sea salt rounds everything out in the most satisfying way. Pouring the sparkling water slowly down the side of the glass keeps the fizz alive, so every sip stays lively from first to last. It's an elegant, refreshing option for anyone who wants to skip the additives hiding in commercial sodas and flavored sparkling drinks without sacrificing any of the fun. Serve it over ice with a sprig of mint and a lime wedge and it looks just 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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