Limeade is infused with cucumber and mint and combined with sparkling water for a refreshing summer drink.
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 1 hourhour45 minutesminutes
Servings 4-6 servings
Author Deborah Harroun
Ingredients
1cupsugar
1tablespoonlime zest
1cupwater
1/4cupfresh mint leaves
1cuplime juice
1medium English cucumberhalved and thinly sliced
2cupssparkling waterchilled
Instructions
Combine the sugar, lime zest and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat and stir in the mint leaves. Let sit for 30 minutes.
Strain the lime syrup through a fine mesh sieve. Combine the syrup with the lime juice and cucumber. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. When ready to serve, add in the sparkling water. Serve over ice.