Nutmeg Free Sparkling Mint-Lime Soda with Sea Salt
This sparkling drink is the kind of thing you make once and immediately want to serve at every gathering. A quick honey-mint syrup forms the backbone — just a few minutes on the stove, a short steep, and you have something fragrant and floral that elevates the whole glass. Fresh lime and lemon juice bring a bright, citrusy punch, while a pinch of sea salt rounds everything out in a way that's surprisingly sophisticated. The result is effervescent, refreshing, and just sweet enough without tipping into sugary territory. Warm spices like nutmeg have no place here — every ingredient is clean, simple, and easy to verify, so there's no second-guessing what went into your glass. It comes together fast, looks gorgeous with a mint sprig and lime wedge on the rim, and works just as well for a casual weeknight as it does for a backyard 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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