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Ade: Sparkling Mint Lemonade

Source of Recipe


Williams-Sonoma: "Entertaining with The Seasons"



List of Ingredients



• 2 cups sugar
  
• 4 lemon peel strips, each 3 inches long, plus 12 lemon slices for garnish
  
• 4 large fresh mint sprigs, plus 12 small sprigs for garnish
  
• 1½ cups fresh lemon juice (8 to 10 lemons)
  
• 3 bottles (each 24 fluid ounces) sparkling water, chilled
  
• Ice cubes, as needed
  






Instructions



1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar with 2 cups tap water and the lemon peel. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar, and boil for 1 minute.
   
   
2. Remove from the heat, stir in the 4 large mint sprigs, and let stand for 30 minutes to infuse the syrup with the mint. Discard the mint sprigs. Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a small pitcher or bowl. Stir in the lemon juice and refrigerate until cold.
   
   
3. Just before serving, transfer the syrup mixture to 1 to 2 pitchers or a large punch bowl, add the sparkling water, and stir well. Add ice cubes. Serve in tumblers and garnish each serving with a lemon slice and a mint sprig.
   
   Serves 12