Sparkling Lemonade with Fresh Mint
Sparkling Lemonade with Fresh Mint
Ingredients
For the Mint Simple Syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, packed
For the Lemonade
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice, from about 4-6 large lemons
- 2 cups cold water
- 2 cups sparkling water, or club soda
For Serving
- ice, as needed
- lemon slices, as needed, for garnish
- fresh mint sprigs, as needed, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the mint simple syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Add the packed fresh mint leaves to the hot simple syrup. Gently muddle the mint leaves in the syrup using a spoon or muddler to release their essential oils and flavor. Let the syrup cool completely to room temperature, then strain out the mint leaves and discard them. This can be done ahead of time and refrigerated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
In a large pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice, 2 cups of cold water, and the cooled mint simple syrup. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Taste the lemonade and adjust sweetness or tartness as desired. If it's too tart, add a little more simple syrup (if you made extra) or a tiny pinch of sugar. If it's too sweet, add a splash more cold water or lemon juice.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
To serve, fill glasses with ice. Pour the prepared lemonade concentrate into each glass, filling it about two-thirds of the way. Top off each glass with sparkling water or club soda for a refreshing fizz. Gently stir.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Garnish each glass with a fresh lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint before serving immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Sparkling Lemonade with Fresh Mint
Ingredients
For the Mint Simple Syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, packed
For the Lemonade
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice, from about 4-6 large lemons
- 2 cups cold water
- 2 cups sparkling water, or club soda
For Serving
- ice, as needed
- lemon slices, as needed, for garnish
- fresh mint sprigs, as needed, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the mint simple syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Add the packed fresh mint leaves to the hot simple syrup. Gently muddle the mint leaves in the syrup using a spoon or muddler to release their essential oils and flavor. Let the syrup cool completely to room temperature, then strain out the mint leaves and discard them. This can be done ahead of time and refrigerated.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
In a large pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice, 2 cups of cold water, and the cooled mint simple syrup. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Taste the lemonade and adjust sweetness or tartness as desired. If it's too tart, add a little more simple syrup (if you made extra) or a tiny pinch of sugar. If it's too sweet, add a splash more cold water or lemon juice.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
To serve, fill glasses with ice. Pour the prepared lemonade concentrate into each glass, filling it about two-thirds of the way. Top off each glass with sparkling water or club soda for a refreshing fizz. Gently stir.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Garnish each glass with a fresh lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint before serving immediately.
⏱️ 2 min