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Love Mist Twist Drink? You Have To Try This Crisp Homemade Version

Close-up of homemade mist twist drink with lemon slices, lime, mint, and ice in a sunlit kitchen
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This homemade mist twist drink is a crisp, caffeine-free lemon-lime soda you can make in just five minutes. Light, fizzy, and full of real citrus flavor, it’s the perfect alternative to store-bought sodas. Made with fresh lemon juice, lime juice, and a touch of natural sweetener, this drink is refreshing, customizable, and totally kid-friendly. Whether you serve it chilled on a hot day or mix it into mocktails, this mist twist drink will brighten any moment.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1.5 tbsp simple syrup or natural sweetener
  • Ice cube

Instructions

  • Fill a glass with ice.

    Close-up of ice cubes splashing into a clear glass on a wooden kitchen counter in natural sunlight

  • Mix lemon and lime juice with sweetener.

    Honey dripping from a wooden dipper into a glass bowl of citrus juice surrounded by lemon and lime slices

  • Add sparkling water and stir gently.

    Sparkling water being poured into a glass with lemon slices, lime wedges, herbs, and ice cubes for a homemade mist twist drink

  • Garnish and serve cold.

    A tall glass of homemade mist twist drink with ice, mint leaves, lemon slice garnish, and bubbles, served on a kitchen counter


    Notes: Adjust sweetness to taste. Add mint, citrus peel, or frozen fruit for extra flair.
    Caffeine-Free: Yes
    Alcohol-Free: Yes

Notes

  • Use freshly squeezed juice for the best flavor. Bottled citrus juice may taste flat.
  • For a sugar-free version, substitute sweetener with stevia or monk fruit extract.
  • Chill all ingredients ahead of time to help preserve carbonation.
  • Add citrus zest or frozen fruit for fun flavor variations.
  • This drink is completely alcohol-free and caffeine-free, making it perfect for all ages.

Find it online: https://www.cooking-inspired.com/mist-twist-drink/