Mint Lemonade Spritzer
Course: Garden-Inspired CocktailsCuisine: MocktailRefreshing mint and tangy lemon juice make this summer mocktail a thirst quencher.
Ingredients
1 cup fresh mint leaves
1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-5 lemons)
1/2 cup honey or agave syrup
4 cups sparkling water
Ice cubes
Lemon slices and mint sprigs for garnish
Directions
- In a small saucepan, combine the honey (or agave syrup) with 1 cup of water and bring to a simmer. Stir until the honey is fully dissolved.
- Remove from heat and add the fresh mint leaves to the syrup. Let it steep for 15-20 minutes, then strain out the mint leaves.
- In a large pitcher, mix the mint syrup with the freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Add the sparkling water to the pitcher and stir gently.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the mint lemonade spritzer over the ice.
- Garnish with lemon slices and mint sprigs before serving.
- Enjoy!