Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons lavender simple syrup
- 2 cups sparkling water
- Fresh lavender sprigs for garnish
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare the lavender simple syrup by combining 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup sugar, and 2 tablespoons dried lavender in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes before straining and cooling.
- In two tall glasses, gently muddle the fresh mint leaves with lime juice to release their oils.
- Add the lavender simple syrup to each glass and fill with ice cubes. Stir gently.
- Top each glass with sparkling water, creating a lovely gradient effect.
- Garnish with fresh lavender sprigs and additional mint leaves before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (approximately 240ml)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg