DrinksKatherine ZalaskyLemon, lemonade, Mint, Sparkling Water, Mocktail, Beverage, nonalcoholicComment

Sparkling Mint Lemonade

DrinksKatherine ZalaskyLemon, lemonade, Mint, Sparkling Water, Mocktail, Beverage, nonalcoholicComment
Sparkling Mint Lemonade

If the holidays were a bit rough on you, it may be time to pump the brakes on the beverage front. This refreshing, nonalcoholic drink is a great option for celebrations or a relaxing evening at home. If mint isn’t your fancy, swap it out for basil instead.

Yield: 1 drink

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz lemon juice

  • 1.5 oz. simple syrup*

  • 6-10 mint leaves

  • Sparkling water or club soda

  • Shaker

  • Mint sprig (for garnish)

Instructions

Combine the lemon juice, simple syrup, and mint leaves in a shaker. Fill with ice and shake for about 10 seconds. Strain into a glass prepared with fresh ice. Top with sparkling water or club soda. Garnish with a mint sprig.

Notes

*To make a quick simple syrup, dissolve 1/2 cup sugar into 1/2 cup hot water in a jar.  Shake to combine and cool in fridge.  Extra simple syrup can be stored in the fridge up to a month. 

Sparkling Mint Lemonade