Sparkling Mint Lemonade
This delightful lemon mint spritzer recipe is the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and refreshing flavors. The combination of fresh lemon juice, mint-infused sugar syrup, and sparkling water creates a fizzy and invigorating drink that is ideal for any occasion. Garnished with lemon slices and mint sprigs, this beverage not only tastes wonderful but also looks beautiful. Allow the flavors to meld together for a truly refreshing treat that will impress your guests.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 lemon peel strips, each 3 inches long, plus 12 lemon slices for garnish
- 4 large fresh mint sprigs, plus 12 small sprigs for garnish
- 1 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice (8 to 10 lemons)
- 3 bottles (each 24 fl. oz.) sparkling water, chilled
- Ice cubes as needed
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar with 2 cups tap water and the lemon peel. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar, and boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat, stir in the 4 large mint sprigs, and let stand for 30 minutes to infuse the syrup with the mint. Discard the mint sprigs. Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a small pitcher or bowl. Stir in the lemon juice and refrigerate until cold.
- Just before serving, transfer the syrup mixture to 1 or 2 pitchers or a large punch bowl, add the sparkling water and stir well. Add ice cubes. Serve in tumblers and garnish each serving with a lemon slice and a mint sprig. Serves 12.
- Adapted from Williams-Sonoma <i>Entertaining with the Seasons</i> (Free Press, 2010).
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