Lime and Mint Drink
Our lime and mint drink is a non alcoholic beverage made with lime juice, simple syrup, mint-flavored syrup, and sparkling mineral water. It’s an easy drink recipe that will please guests at a summer party, Easter brunch, or baby shower.
Servings: 1 drink
Calories: 285kcal
Ingredients
For the Mint Syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup filtered water
- ½ cup fresh mint chopped
For Each Drink
- ¼ cup simple syrup chilled
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tablespoon mint syrup
- Sparkling mineral water chilled
For Garnish
- 1 slice of cucumber quartered
- 1 sprig of fresh mint
- 1 lime wheel
Instructions
Making the Infused Syrup (10 min + 1 hour steeping)
- Pour the sugar and water into a medium saucepan and stir together over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then add the chopped mint and cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover, and let steep at room temperature for 1 hour.
- Strain out the leaves and let it chill until needed.
Making the Drink (10 minutes)
- Combine ¼ cup simple syrup, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and 1 tablespoon infused syrup in the glass, then top with about ⅔ cup of sparkling mineral water. Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with a slice of cucumber cut into fourths and a sprig of fresh mint. Place a citrus wheel on the rim of the glass and serve immediately.
Notes
- Let the syrup steep for at least 1 hour for a strong mint flavor.
- Chill the ingredients to eliminate the need for ice.
- Squeeze your own juice for the freshest flavor.
- Feel free to change up the flavor by adding extra mint syrup or lime juice to taste.
- Make Ahead: stir together all the ingredients, except the sparkling water, and refrigerate. Just before serving, add the sparkling water and garnishes.
Nutrition
Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 77g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 4mg
