A sparkling mint lime drink with ice and fresh mint

Drink

Fennel Mint Sparkler

Fennel seed tea chilled with lemon, fresh mint, and sparkling water.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, lightly crushed
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup chilled sparkling water
  • Ice
  • Thin shaved fennel, optional

Method

  1. Steep fennel seeds in hot water for 8 minutes.
  2. Add mint leaves for the final 2 minutes.
  3. Strain and chill the tea over ice.
  4. Stir in lemon juice.
  5. Divide between glasses and top with sparkling water.

Fresh Mint Tip

Add mint near the end of steeping so it stays fresh while the fennel opens up.