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Carbonated: Lemon-Lime Fizz

Source of Recipe


Al Roker






List of Ingredients



• 1 cup sugar
  
• 1/2 cup water
  
• Zest of 1 lemon, removed in wide strips with a vegetable peeler
  
• Zest of 1 lime, removed in wide strips with a vegetable peeler
  
• 2 liters seltzer, chilled
  
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  
• 3 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
  
• Ice, for serving
  
• Mint sprigs and lemon and lime slices, for garnish
  






Instructions



1. In a small saucepan set over medium heat, combine the water, sugar, and lemon and lime zests. Bring to a boil; lower heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature. Remove and discard the zest. Cover the syrup and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled (or up to 2 days).
   
   
2. Just before serving: Combine the sugar syrup, seltzer, lemon juice and lime juice in a 3- to 4-quart pitcher.
   
   Serve over ice in tall glasses, and garnish with mint sprigs and lemon and lime slices, if desired.
   
   Makes 2-1/2 quarts, or 10 servings.