Walnut 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 final drink is silky-smooth 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 each sip feel a little more complex than you'd expect. Pouring the sparkling water slowly down the side of the glass keeps every bubble intact, so you get that satisfying fizz all the way to the bottom. It comes together with pantry staples and a few fresh ingredients, making it an easy crowd-pleaser for warm afternoons or casual entertaining. Garnish with a mint sprig and a lime wedge and it looks almost too pretty to drink — almost.
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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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