Sesame 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 bright, layered citrus, while a pinch of sea salt does the quiet work of sharpening every flavor and making the sweetness pop. Poured over ice and topped with chilled sparkling water, it's effervescent and refreshing without being cloying. For anyone navigating ingredient labels at the store, this one is genuinely stress-free — every component is a whole, recognizable ingredient with no hidden additives to second-guess. The garnish of fresh mint and a lime wedge makes it look like something from a nice restaurant, but the whole process is relaxed and approachable. It works equally well as a mocktail centerpiece or a casual afternoon refresher on a hot day.
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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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