Sparkling Lavender Mint Limeade Recipes

MINT LIMEADE

Steps:

• Muddle 2 lime wedges and some mint leaves in each glass and add ice. Mix 2 cups simple syrup, 2 cups water, 1 1/2cups fresh lime juice and 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice in a pitcher; pour into the glasses.
• Simple Syrup: To make 2 cups simple syrup, bring 1 1/2cups each sugar and water to a boil, stirring until dissolved. Let cool.

SPARKLING RASPBERRY LIMEADE

Steps:

• Add the sugar, 1 cup water and berries to a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer. Stir until the sugar has dissolved and press against the berries with the back of the wooden spoon so their juices leach into the mixture. Let sit and steep until cool.
• In a large pitcher, combine the cooled raspberry simple syrup, lime juice and club soda. Pour into tall glasses filled with ice and garnish with a slice of lime and a few extra berries for garnish.

SPARKLING LAVENDER-MINT LIMEADE

Steps:

• For Sparkling Lavender Mint Limeade Mocktail, combine lime juice, water and simple syrup in a large pitcher. Stir to combine. If your limes are very tart, you can add extra syrup.
• Add in lime slices and mint leaves and refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving.
• When ready to serve, fill pitcher with ice, top with sparkling water and lavender sprigs if desired. Stir to combine. Pour into individual glasses. Garnish with lime slices, mint leaves, and lavender sprigs.

RASPBERRY LIMEADE WITH LAVENDER AND MINT

Steps:

• In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup water, the sugar, lavender and mint sprigs. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sugar has dissolved, about 3 minutes. Cool and strain.
• In a blender, add the cooled syrup, raspberries and lime juice and blend until smooth.
• To serve, place some of the raspberry puree in the bottom of each glass, top with seltzer water and garnish each glass with a sprig of mint.

SPARKLING MINT LEMONADE

Steps:

• Bring sugar and water to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Boil 1 minute.
• Add lemon peel strips and mint sprigs (I prefer Kentucky mint, but any will work).
• Cover and let stand 30 minutes to infuse syrup with flavors.
• Strain through a sieve into a large pitcher.
• Add lemon juice.
• Stir well and chill for at least 2 hours.
• At serving time, add sparkling water.
• Place ice cubes in a glass, and fill with mint lemonade.
• Enjoy!