Vegetarian Sparkling Mint-Lime Soda with Sea Salt
Fresh mint, bright citrus, a whisper of honey, and a pinch of sea salt come together in a drink that feels genuinely special without requiring any bartending skills. The mint syrup is the secret weapon here — steeping fresh leaves in warm honey water pulls out a clean, floral intensity that bottled syrups just can't match. A squeeze of both lime and lemon keeps the flavor layered and lively rather than one-note, and that tiny measure of sea salt rounds everything out in a way that makes you take a second sip before you even realize it. Pouring the sparkling water slowly down the side of the glass is a small step that makes a real difference, keeping every sip effervescent right down to the last one. This is the kind of refreshing, plant-based drink that works equally well as a backyard sipper, a brunch mocktail, or a palate cleanser between courses. Everything in it is straightforward and easy to find, so you can have glasses ready in under twenty minutes with almost no cleanup.
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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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