Paraben Free Sparkling Mint-Lime Soda with Sea Salt
This sparkling sipper is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting on a sun-drenched patio even on the most ordinary afternoon. Fresh mint steeped in a honey syrup creates a fragrant, floral base that pairs beautifully with the bright punch of lime and lemon juice. A pinch of sea salt might sound unexpected, but it rounds out the citrus and makes every sip taste more alive. Many store-bought sodas and flavored sparkling waters rely on synthetic preservatives and artificial flavor compounds that can be a real concern for anyone keeping a clean ingredient list — this one is built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients you can feel good about. The mint syrup comes together in minutes on the stovetop, and the rest is just a matter of squeezing, pouring, and enjoying. Pouring the sparkling water slowly down the side of the glass keeps the fizz intact, so you get that satisfying effervescence right down to the last sip. It's refreshing, elegant, and genuinely easy to make for one or a crowd.
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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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