Sparkling Mint Limeade
Sparkling Mint Limeade
Ingredients
For the Simple Syrup
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, packed
- 6 limes, freshly squeezed, about 3/4 cup juice
- 3 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 4 cups ice
- 4 lime slices, for garnish
- 4 fresh mint sprigs, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
First, prepare the simple syrup. In a small saucepan, combine 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 let cool completely. This can be done in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a large pitcher or jug, add the 1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves. Pour in the 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice. Using a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon, gently muddle the mint leaves to release their aromatic oils. Do not over-muddle, as this can make the mint taste bitter.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Add the cooled simple syrup to the pitcher with the muddled mint and lime juice. Stir well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Just before serving, pour in the 3 cups of chilled sparkling water. Stir gently to combine, being careful not to lose too much of the carbonation.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Fill four serving glasses with 1 cup of ice each. Pour the Sparkling Mint Limeade over the ice. Garnish each glass with a lime slice and a fresh mint sprig before serving immediately.
⏱️ 3 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
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, packed
- 6 limes, freshly squeezed, about 3/4 cup juice
- 3 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 4 cups ice
- 4 lime slices, for garnish
- 4 fresh mint sprigs, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
First, prepare the simple syrup. In a small saucepan, combine 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 let cool completely. This can be done in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a large pitcher or jug, add the 1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves. Pour in the 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice. Using a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon, gently muddle the mint leaves to release their aromatic oils. Do not over-muddle, as this can make the mint taste bitter.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Add the cooled simple syrup to the pitcher with the muddled mint and lime juice. Stir well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Just before serving, pour in the 3 cups of chilled sparkling water. Stir gently to combine, being careful not to lose too much of the carbonation.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Fill four serving glasses with 1 cup of ice each. Pour the Sparkling Mint Limeade over the ice. Garnish each glass with a lime slice and a fresh mint sprig before serving immediately.
⏱️ 3 min