Sparkling Mint Lemonade

Name: Sparkling Mint Lemonade
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar; 2 cups water; 4 lemon peel strips, each about 3-inch long; 4 large mint sprigs; 1 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice (8 - 10 lemons); 3 (24 ounce) bottles sparkling water, chilled; lemon slices and mint sprig (to garnish)

7 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
2 cups water
4 lemon peel strips, each about 3-inch long
4 large mint sprigs
1 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice (8 - 10 lemons)
3 (24 ounce) bottles sparkling water, chilled
lemon slices and mint sprig (to garnish)

Directions

1

Bring sugar and water to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Boil 1 minute.
2

Add lemon peel strips and mint sprigs (I prefer Kentucky mint, but any will work).
3

Cover and let stand 30 minutes to infuse syrup with flavors.
4

Strain through a sieve into a large pitcher.
5

Add lemon juice.
6

Stir well and chill for at least 2 hours.
7

At serving time, add sparkling water.
8

Place ice cubes in a glass, and fill with mint lemonade.
9

Enjoy!