Sparkling Mint Lemonade
Ingredients
- 8 ounces mint simple syrup
- 1 quart fresh lemonade
- 2 pints sparkling water
- Lemon slices and fresh mint for garnish
Mint Simple Syrup
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1½ cups packed fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Combine mint simple syrup, lemonade, and sparkling water. Mix well and serve over ice garnished with a lemon slice and mint leaves. Optional: For a refreshing, low alcohol cocktail add 1 ounce Anchorage Distillery vodka per 12 - 14 ounces of lemonade. Mint Simple Syrup Combine sugar, water, and mint leaves in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved. Take off heat and let sit for a few minutes before straining. Make sure to carefully press all liquid out of the mint. You can make syrup up to two weeks in advance; keep in the refrigerator until ready to use.
