Mint Lime Soda Food

MINT LIME SODA

Steps:

• Bring mint leaves, water, sugar, and 1 slice of lime to a boil in a small pot. Turn off the heat after 5 minutes and let stand (infuse) for 1 hour.
• Strain the syrup, return it to the pot and simmer down to a syrup over medium-high heat, about 15 minutes.
• Pour the syrup into a bottle and refrigerate. It will keep for months.
• Drink with ice cold sparkling water, fresh mint, and lime slices. Add a splash of white rum to make it a mojito.

LIME-MINT SODA

Steps:

• Combine 1 cup each lime juice, water and sugar, and 1/4 cup torn mint leaves in a medium skillet; cook over medium-high heat until syrupy, about 20 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup more torn mint leaves; let cool, then strain. Add seltzer.
• For each drink, combine 2 to 4 tablespoons flavored syrup with 1 cup cold seltzer in an ice-filled glass.

LIMEADE AND MINT SODA

Steps:

• Combine the sugar with 1 cup water in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Turn off the heat and add the mint leaves. Muddle with a muddler or the back of a spoon. Allow to cool completely, about 20 minutes. Strain and discard the mint leaves.
• Add the lime juice and 4 cups water to a large pitcher. Pour the simple syrup into the limeade. Stir to combine.
• To serve, pour the limeade into glasses filled with ice. Top with some sparkling water. Garnish each with a lime round and mint sprig.

FRESH LIME SODA

Steps:

• Mix lime juice and sugar together till the sugar dissolves.
• Add the club soda and stir lightly just to mix.
• Place crushed ice in 4 glasses and pour the soda over it.
• Garnish with mint leaves and serve at once.