Sparkling Mint Limeade
Sparkling Mint Limeade
Ingredients
For the Simple Syrup
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
For the Limeade
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, packed
- 8 limes, for juicing (yields approximately 1 cup juice)
- 2 limes, sliced for garnish
- 4 cups sparkling water, chilled
Instructions
- 1
First, prepare the simple syrup. In a small saucepan, combine the 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup water. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and allow the simple syrup to cool completely.
⏱️ 7 min - 2
While the simple syrup cools, juice the 8 limes to yield approximately 1 cup of fresh lime juice. Strain the juice through a fine-mesh sieve if desired, to remove any pulp or seeds.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In a large pitcher, add the 1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves. Gently muddle the mint leaves with a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon to release their aromatic oils. Be careful not to over-muddle, which can make the mint taste bitter.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Pour the fresh lime juice and the cooled simple syrup into the pitcher with the muddled mint. Stir well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
To serve, fill four individual glasses with ice. Pour the limeade concentrate evenly into each glass, filling them about halfway. Top off each glass with 1 cup of chilled sparkling water.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Garnish each glass with a fresh lime slice and a sprig of mint. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Sparkling Mint Limeade.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Sparkling Mint Limeade
Ingredients
For the Simple Syrup
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
For the Limeade
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, packed
- 8 limes, for juicing (yields approximately 1 cup juice)
- 2 limes, sliced for garnish
- 4 cups sparkling water, chilled
Instructions
- 1
First, prepare the simple syrup. In a small saucepan, combine the 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup water. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and allow the simple syrup to cool completely.
⏱️ 7 min - 2
While the simple syrup cools, juice the 8 limes to yield approximately 1 cup of fresh lime juice. Strain the juice through a fine-mesh sieve if desired, to remove any pulp or seeds.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In a large pitcher, add the 1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves. Gently muddle the mint leaves with a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon to release their aromatic oils. Be careful not to over-muddle, which can make the mint taste bitter.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Pour the fresh lime juice and the cooled simple syrup into the pitcher with the muddled mint. Stir well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
To serve, fill four individual glasses with ice. Pour the limeade concentrate evenly into each glass, filling them about halfway. Top off each glass with 1 cup of chilled sparkling water.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Garnish each glass with a fresh lime slice and a sprig of mint. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Sparkling Mint Limeade.
⏱️ 1 min