Sparkling (and Spiked) Mint Lemonade
 
 
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
  • ½ cup fresh mint, plus more for garnish
  • ½ cup simple syrup (see notes)
  • ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 cups cold water
  • ice
  • 2 cups sparkling water
  • lemon wheels and frozen raspberries, for garnish
  • Don Julio Tequila Blanco (optional)
Instructions
  1. In a pitcher, combine the mint leaves and simple syrup. Using a wooden spoon, gently muddle the mint leaves, being careful not to tear them.
  2. Stir in the lemon juice and cold water.
  3. Add ice and the sparkling water.
  4. Garnish each serving with a lemon wheel, frozen raspberries and additional mint leaves.
  5. For spiked lemonade, add 1 ounce tequila to each serving.
Notes
To make simple syrup, combine ½ cup granulated sugar and ½ cup water in a small sauce pan. Cook over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and let cool completely before using.
Recipe by Two of a Kind at http://www.twoofakindcooks.com/sparkling-spiked-mint-lemonade/