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Fresh Mint-Citrus Sipper




Source of Recipe


Southern Living 4/03






Recipe Introduction


This refreshing drink starts out with a simple syrup. You can store the syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to two weeks.





List of Ingredients



• 1 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice
  
• 1 cup fresh lime juice
  
• 1 cup fresh orange juice
  
• Fresh Mint Sugar Syrup*
  
• 1 (25 oz) bottle lemon-flavored sparkling water, chilled (about 3 cups)
  






Instructions



1. Combine first four ingredients in a large pitcher, stirring well. Stir in sparkling water just before serving. Serve over ice.
   






Final Comments


Makes 8 cups

*Fresh Mint Sugar Syrup:
2 cups sugar, 1 cup water, 1 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
Bring all ingredients to a boil in a saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves; boil 1 minute. Remove from heat; cool.
Pour mixture through a wire-mesh strainer into a pticher, discarding mint.


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