Coconut Lime Sparkler

Name: Coconut Lime Sparkler
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 30 ml water for simple syrup; 30 g granulated sugar for simple syrup; 480 ml coconut water chilled; 60 ml lime juice freshly squeezed; 30 ml simple syrup see note in steps; 1 g fine salt optional, for balancing sweetness; 480 ml sparkling water chilled; 400 g ice for serving; 2 each lime thinly sliced for garnish; 8 g fresh mint leaves lightly slapped

This drink combines coconut water, fresh lime, and sparkling water for a light, fizzy mocktail. A small amount of simple syrup rounds out the acidity, and mint plus lime slices keep the finish bright.

By Julienne

Servings: 4

Ingredients

30 ml water for simple syrup
30 g granulated sugar for simple syrup
480 ml coconut water chilled
60 ml lime juice freshly squeezed
30 ml simple syrup see note in steps
1 g fine salt optional, for balancing sweetness
480 ml sparkling water chilled
400 g ice for serving
2 each lime thinly sliced for garnish
8 g fresh mint leaves lightly slapped

Instructions

Make a quick simple syrup: combine 30 ml water and 30 g granulated sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring just until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and cool briefly; you only need the syrup, not the saucepan contents afterward. The syrup is clear and no sugar grains remain.
In a pitcher, combine 480 ml chilled coconut water, 60 ml fresh lime juice, and 30 ml simple syrup. If you want a sharper finish, add 1 g fine salt; it is optional. The mixture looks uniform and tastes balanced between tart and lightly sweet.
Add the 480 ml chilled sparkling water and stir gently just once or twice to preserve the bubbles. The drink is evenly combined and still fizzy.
Fill 4 tall glasses with 400 g ice. Divide the mocktail among them, then garnish each glass with lime slices and a little mint if using. Each glass is cold, fizzy, and visibly garnished.