Description
A quick and refreshing non-alcoholic drink made with fresh lemon juice, mint, and sparkling water.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, lightly muddled
- 2 tablespoons agave nectar or simple syrup (optional)
- 1.5 cups chilled sparkling water or club soda
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices for garnish
- Mint sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Place the mint leaves and agave nectar (if using) into the bottom of a sturdy glass.
- Gently muddle the mint leaves 3 to 4 times to release the oils; do not crush them completely.
- Add the fresh lemon juice to the glass.
- Fill the glass completely with ice cubes.
- Top the mixture with chilled sparkling water.
- Stir gently once or twice to combine the ingredients without losing too much carbonation.
- Garnish each glass with a lemon slice and a fresh mint sprig before serving immediately.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use freshly squeezed lemon juice rather than bottled concentrate.
- Adjust the amount of sweetener based on your preference for tartness.
- To keep the drink extra fizzy, chill all ingredients, including the glasses, before assembly.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg