Sweet, tart, bubbly and refreshing this sparkler, similar to a virgin mojito, will help you battle the summer heat to come.
It’s already really hot outside. Like, sweating in funny places from a stroll to the mailbox kind of hot.
Why, Florida, why? Just when I have solidified an outdoor exercise routine.
Hot weather = cool drinks.
When I had some girlfriends over for lunch a few weeks ago, I threw together this Sparkling Mint Limeade just because I had mint and limes, not really expecting for it to be all that great. But I actually really enjoyed it.
Sweet, tart, bubbly and refreshing. Reminds me of a mojito, only I can sip it during the day without concerned glances. {After 5pm, I’m sure a little splash of your favorite spirit wouldn’t do any harm to the flavor. Wink, wink.}
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- Category: Beverage, Drink, Virgin
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup water
- 3 sprigs of mint
- Juice of 3 limes
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Approximately 1 1/2 cups water
- Lime flavored sparkling water
Instructions
- Make the mint syrup: Stir together sugar and water and bring to a boil in a small saucepan. Boil for about a minute, then remove from heat and toss in mint sprigs. Let mint steep for about 10-15 minutes to develop mint flavor. Press on mint leaves to extract the last of the flavor, and discard.
- In a pitcher or desired container, stir together lime juice, lemon juice and cooled mint syrup. Add about 1 1/2 cups of water to dilute. {This is where you may want to start tasting and deciding how strong you prefer it to be.}
- To serve, pour limeade into a glass filled with ice {about 1/2 to 3/4 of the way full}, then top with lime sparkling water. Garnish with a lime wheel and mint if desired.
Notes
Any time I make these types of beverages, I estimate the amounts or add ingredients to taste. This is an approximation, so alter to suit your taste buds!
