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Want a refreshing drink with no calories or sugar? This easy mint water recipe is minty fresh and made in mere minutes of hands-on time.

Here’s a healthy drink recipe to spice up your repertoire: mint water! It’s seriously refreshing with no calories or sugar.

Alex and I have been on a quest to find interesting drinks to make drinking lots of water more fun, and this infused water is where it’s at! It takes only a few minutes of hands on time to whip up a big pitcher. Keep reading for my easy mint water recipe and a few variations.

What You’ll Need

All you need are two ingredients:

Fresh mint leaves: Spearmint is the classic choice and what most stores carry, or what you might be growing in your garden. You’ll need mint for the water and also for the garnish.
Water: You’ll use a small amount of boiling water to pull the flavor out of the leaves, then top it off with cold fresh water to fill the pitcher.

That’s it: no simple syrup or sweetener needed! The full measurements and steps are in the recipe card below.

How to Make Mint Water

This mint water recipe requires only a bit of hands on time: it just requires some extra time to steep the mint leaves and let it chill. Make this on an evening or weeknight when you have a few extra minutes to spare.

You’ll use the mint in this recipe in two ways: first, you’ll steep it in hot water for 15 minutes to concentrate the flavor. Then, you’ll use additional fresh mint as a garnish. Here’s how to make mint water:

Steep: Place ¼ cup mint leaves in 1 cup boiling water and allow it to steep for 15 minutes.
Add ice: Stir in 2 ice cubes and allow the water to come to lukewarm.
Strain: Discard the steeped mint leaf bundle (it’s done its job), pour the infusion into a pitcher, and top with cold water. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Pro tip: This mint water actually tastes pretty good right away: so if you’re in a rush, you could serve immediately. Just use very cold water; you wouldn’t want to dilute it with ice cubes.

Grow Your Own Mint

This mint water uses lots of fresh mint: and it’s so much more fun to grow it yourself! We grow herbs all summer long, and it’s one of the most satisfying things to run out to the garden and harvest a few herbs.

You don’t even need garden space: you can just grow herbs in pots as long as you have a sunny ledge! And adding herbs to your cooking is a healthy flavor addition, without adding calories. For all our tips, see How to Grow Herbs.

Want more ideas for using up mint? Try my Best Mint Recipes.

Why To Drink Mint Water

First of all: it’s incredibly refreshing! The aromatic flavor of this mint water is reason alone. But also, drinking loads of water is always a good thing! It’s fantastic for your health. Mint water seems like something much more special than just tap water, which makes it a great substitute for soda or other sugary drinks. It has no sugar at all: it’s just herbs and water!

Also, if you like to drink lemon water or lime water but are worried about erosion of the enamel of your teeth, mint water is a great alternative.

How Long Does Mint Water Last?

Mint water lasts for about 1 day in the refrigerator. The flavor improves and intensifies during the 1 hour of refrigerating, and even for a few hours after.

The flavor is best within 1 day, so it’s perfect for serving at a party. If you’re drinking it just for yourself, it’s a good way to motivate yourself to drink a full 8 cups of water in a day! Or you could make a smaller batch.

Serving Suggestions

Mint water is at its best within a day. It’s perfect for entertaining and parties; here are a few ideas for serving:

Summer gatherings and BBQs: It’s a great non-alcoholic option that still feels fun
Brunch: alongside iced coffee and something bubbly
Post-workout, when plain water feels too boring
On the go: Pour it into a water bottle for the car or the office to brighten the day

Dietary Notes

This mint water recipe is vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free, gluten-free, naturally sweet, and refined sugar free.