Name: Ginger Mint Spritzers
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 generous sprig mint (4-5 large leaves); 3-4 tsps. ginger simple syrup; 8 oz. plain sparkling water; Ice; Ginger Syrup; 1 10-inch knob ginger, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 cup water; 1 cup sugar

Description

A mocktail with deliciously subtle summer flavor.

Ingredients

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1 generous sprig mint (4–5 large leaves)
3–4 tsps. ginger simple syrup
8 oz. plain sparkling water
Ice
Ginger Syrup
1 10-inch knob ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
1 cup water
1 cup sugar

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Instructions

Simple Syrup
Bring water and sugar to boil in a medium saucepan.
Add ginger and reduce to a simmer.
Remove from heat and let sit for at least 30 minutes to steep.
Reserve ginger after steeping if desired for muddling or garnishing.
Cocktail
Muddle mint (and a slice or two of some discarded ginger, if desired) in the bottom of a glass.
Add a handful of ice.
Add syrup.
Top with sparkling water and stir, adding more syrup to taste if desired.
Garnish with mint leaves and ginger slices.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1