Pregnancy Friendly Sparkling Mint-Lime Soda with Sea Salt
Fresh citrus, fragrant mint, and a whisper of sea salt come together in a drink that feels genuinely special without a drop of alcohol or anything to second-guess. The honey-mint syrup is made from scratch in just a few minutes on the stovetop, so you know exactly what's going into every sip — no mystery syrups or artificial flavors to worry about. That pinch of fine sea salt is the quiet hero here, rounding out the brightness of the lime and lemon and making the whole thing taste more complex than the ingredient list suggests. Pouring the sparkling water slowly down the side of the glass keeps every glass beautifully fizzy right up until the first sip. It's the kind of refreshing, thoughtfully made drink that's easy to dress up with a mint sprig and lime wedge when you want something that looks as good as it tastes. Whether you're navigating nausea, skipping cocktails at a gathering, or just craving something cold and vibrant, this one genuinely delivers.
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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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