Minty Lime Zing

Minty Lime Zing is a refreshing summer drink that combines the fragrant essence of fresh mint with the tartness of lime juice. This invigorating beverage is the perfect companion for warm, sunny days, offering a delightful burst of citrus and herbal flavors with every sip.

Minty Lime Zing

A refreshing summer drink that combines fresh mint and tart lime juice for a delightful burst of citrus and herbal flavors.

4.69 from 97 votes
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 lime
  • 1.70 oz caster or super fine sugar
  • 1 small bunch fresh mint
  • 1.25 cups water, divided
  • Ice

Instructions

  1. Use a vegetable peeler to remove the green zest from the lime and place it in a small saucepan. Add the sugar, most of the mint, and 1/2 cup of water to the saucepan.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about five minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.
  3. Squeeze the lime to get about 1/2 cup of lime juice. Pour the lime juice into a drink pitcher and strain out any bits using a fine mesh sieve. Add the lime and mint syrup to the pitcher and then pour in about 2 cups of water. Adjust the amount of water to your liking and add some sliced limes or sprigs of mint to the pitcher.
  4. Serve the Minty Lime Zing over plenty of ice.