I love that this drink is a great alternative when you don’t want to consume alcohol or sugar at social events. It has become my favourite drink to order, as most bars have sparkling mineral water, mint leaves, and fresh lime juice. I add monk-fruit sweetener, which I carry in my purse—stevia drops would also work. Rum is made from fermented cane sugar, so it is important to avoid it when embarking on a sugar-free lifestyle. You can double this recipe and use a standard bottle of sparkling mineral water for a great party share.

Ingredients

• ½ cup ice cubes
• 1½ cups sparkling mineral water
• 2 to 3 tbsp. lime juice (1 to 2 limes)—reserve half a squeezed lime for the drink
• 8 to 10 drops pure monk-fruit extract, or 4 to 5 drops of
• New Roots Herbal’s Liquid Stevia
• ½ cup fresh mint leaves

Instructions

Place the mint in a sturdy 16-ounce glass and bruise it with a wooden muddle or spoon.

Drop the squeezed lime half in the bottom of the glass. Add the rest of the ingredients into the glass.

Add ice and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint leaves or lime wedge.

Julie Daniluk, RHN

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