Pistachio Free Sparkling Mint-Lime Soda with Sea Salt
There is something genuinely refreshing about a homemade sparkling drink that tastes this bright and intentional. Fresh mint leaves are steeped in a warm honey syrup until fragrant, then strained out so the finished drink stays crystal clear and perfectly balanced. A squeeze of both lime and lemon gives it a layered citrus punch, while a pinch of fine sea salt rounds everything out in a way that makes the flavors pop rather than just taste sour. The whole thing comes together in minutes and is completely free of any tree nuts or cross-contamination concerns that can make packaged beverages a gamble. Pouring the sparkling water slowly down the side of the glass keeps every sip effervescent and lively from the first to the last. It is elegant enough to serve at a dinner party but easy enough to whip up on a Tuesday afternoon when you just need something cold and special.
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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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