Sparkling Mint-Lime Coolers
Photo: Dan Whipps; food styling by Lisa Cherkasky; prop styling by Susan McDaniel ingredients
1 1/4 cups water
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup minced fresh mint
1 Tbsp. grated fresh lime zest
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
2 quarts sparkling water, chilled
Fresh mint sprigs
Ice
preparation
Makes: 10 servings
Serving Size: 1 cup
Preparation Time: 25 minutes
Cooking Time: 2 minutes
1. In a small saucepan, combine the water and sugar; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring frequently.
2. Remove the pan from the heat; stir in the mint and lime zest. Let stand for 20 minutes. Strain the mint syrup mixture through a fine mesh sieve over a bowl and discard the solids.
3. Add the mint syrup to a large pitcher or party punch bowl. Add the lime juice and sparkling water and stir. Serve in cocktail glasses with ice and sprigs of mint.
nutrition
Per Serving: Calories 20, Fat 0 g, Carbohydrate 6 g (Fiber 0 g, Sugars 5 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 5 mg, Potassium 10 mg, Protein 0 g, Phosphorus 0 mg
Exchanges: Carbohydrate 0.5
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