Sparkling Lemonade with Mint
Sparkling Lemonade with Mint
Ingredients
For the Lemonade Concentrate
- 4 lemons, juiced (about 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water, hot
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, packed, roughly torn
For Assembly and Garnish
- 3 cups cold sparkling water
- ice, as needed
- 1 lemon, sliced into rounds for garnish
- 4 fresh mint sprigs, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the simple syrup: In a small heatproof bowl or measuring cup, combine the granulated sugar and hot water. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Let the simple syrup cool slightly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Infuse the mint: Add the roughly torn fresh mint leaves to the cooled simple syrup. Gently muddle the mint with the back of a spoon to release its oils and flavor. Let the mint steep in the syrup for 5 minutes to infuse.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Combine the lemonade base: Strain the mint-infused simple syrup into a pitcher, discarding the mint leaves. Add the fresh lemon juice to the pitcher and stir well to combine.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Assemble the drinks: Fill four individual drinking glasses with ice. Pour the lemon-mint concentrate evenly into each glass, filling about one-third of the way.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Top and garnish: Top each glass with cold sparkling water until full. Garnish each serving with a fresh lemon slice and a mint sprig. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Sparkling Lemonade with Mint
Ingredients
For the Lemonade Concentrate
- 4 lemons, juiced (about 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water, hot
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, packed, roughly torn
For Assembly and Garnish
- 3 cups cold sparkling water
- ice, as needed
- 1 lemon, sliced into rounds for garnish
- 4 fresh mint sprigs, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the simple syrup: In a small heatproof bowl or measuring cup, combine the granulated sugar and hot water. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Let the simple syrup cool slightly.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Infuse the mint: Add the roughly torn fresh mint leaves to the cooled simple syrup. Gently muddle the mint with the back of a spoon to release its oils and flavor. Let the mint steep in the syrup for 5 minutes to infuse.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Combine the lemonade base: Strain the mint-infused simple syrup into a pitcher, discarding the mint leaves. Add the fresh lemon juice to the pitcher and stir well to combine.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Assemble the drinks: Fill four individual drinking glasses with ice. Pour the lemon-mint concentrate evenly into each glass, filling about one-third of the way.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Top and garnish: Top each glass with cold sparkling water until full. Garnish each serving with a fresh lemon slice and a mint sprig. Serve immediately and enjoy!