Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (about 1 small lime)
- 2 teaspoons honey, or to taste
- 2 cups sparkling water or seltzer water
- Ice
Instructions
- Add the mint leaves, lime juice, honey, and 1/4 cup of the sparkling water to a blender.
- Blend until smooth and the mint is finely pureed.
- Fill two glasses with ice.
- Pour the mint mixture evenly into the glasses.
- Top with the remaining sparkling water.
- Stir gently and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a sweeter drink, add extra honey or simple syrup.
- Strain the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve for a smoother texture.
- Add sliced lime or extra mint sprigs for garnish.
- Turn it into a mocktail by adding crushed ice and extra lime juice.
- For a cocktail version, add white rum or vodka.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Cuisine: American
