Limeade and Mint Soda

Name: Limeade and Mint Soda
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H35M0.000S
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1 cup fresh mint leaves, plus 4 mint sprigs, for serving; 2 cups store-bought pure or freshly squeezed lime juice; Sparkling water, for serving; Lime rounds, for serving

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Level: Easy

Total: 35 min (includes cooling time)
Active: 10 min

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Level: Easy

Total: 35 min (includes cooling time)
Active: 10 min

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

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1 cup sugar

1 cup fresh mint leaves, plus 4 mint sprigs, for serving

2 cups store-bought pure or freshly squeezed lime juice

Sparkling water, for serving

Lime rounds, for serving

Directions

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Special equipment:

a muddler or a spoon

Combine the sugar with 1 cup water in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Turn off the heat and add the mint leaves. Muddle with a muddler or the back of a spoon. Allow to cool completely, about 20 minutes. Strain and discard the mint leaves.
Add the lime juice and 4 cups water to a large pitcher. Pour the simple syrup into the limeade. Stir to combine.
To serve, pour the limeade into glasses filled with ice. Top with some sparkling water. Garnish each with a lime round and mint sprig.