Description
Quench your thirst with the refreshing Sparkling Mint Lime Cooler! This vibrant drink combines invigorating mint and zesty lime, creating a fizzy delight perfect for summer gatherings. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s bound to impress your friends and family. Enjoy this bubbly beverage at pool parties, picnics, or simply as a delightful everyday treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lime juice (about 5–6 limes)
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
- 3 cups sparkling water (plain or flavored)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup iced water
Instructions
- Wash limes and mint leaves thoroughly; roll limes on the counter to release juice.
- Juice the limes until you have about 1 cup of fresh lime juice.
- In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and ¾ cup sugar over medium heat. Stir until dissolved, then add mint leaves and steep for 15 minutes before straining.
- In a large pitcher, mix lime juice with the mint syrup and add sparkling water; stir gently.
- Serve over ice with garnishes of extra mint and lime slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 82
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, muddle mint leaves with lime juice before adding sparkling water. Customize by using flavored soda or adding fruit slices like strawberries or blueberries.