Sparkling Water Recipe
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Make Sparkling Water in just 5m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
Sparkling Water (single serving)
Pitcher (approx. 6 servings)
Sparkling Water (single serving)
1. Chill and prepare glass
If possible, chill the glass in the refrigerator for 5–10 minutes or fill it with ice for a minute and discard to cool the glass. This helps keep the sparkling water fizzy longer.
2. Add ice
Place 3–4 ice cubes into the chilled glass.
3. Pour carbonated water
Hold the bottle or can at a slight angle and pour 12 oz (about one standard long drink) of chilled carbonated water slowly into the glass over the ice to preserve carbonation.
4. Optional flavoring
If using, squeeze a lemon or lime wedge over the surface (half or whole wedge to taste), drop the wedge into the glass, and stir gently once. If you prefer a touch of sweetness, add 1 tsp simple syrup or sweetener and stir gently to combine.
5. Garnish and serve
Garnish with a mint sprig if desired. Serve immediately to enjoy maximum effervescence.
Pitcher (approx. 6 servings)
6. Prepare pitcher
Choose a clean pitcher that holds at least 2 quarts. Chill the pitcher in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes if you want to keep the drink colder longer.
7. Add ice and citrus
Place 20–24 ice cubes into the pitcher. Add the sliced lemon and lime wedges evenly throughout the pitcher.
8. Pour carbonated water
Slowly pour 72 oz of chilled carbonated water into the pitcher over the ice and citrus. Pour gently down the side to reduce loss of carbonation.
9. Optional sweetening
If you like slightly sweet sparkling water, stir in 6 tsp simple syrup (1 tsp per serving) gently until incorporated. Alternatively, add sweetener to individual glasses to maintain fizz.
10. Garnish and serve
Float a few mint sprigs on top for aroma. Ladle or pour into chilled glasses filled with ice and additional citrus wedges if desired. Serve immediately.
11. Storage
If you must store leftover sparkling water, transfer to a sealed bottle or pitcher and refrigerate. Expect carbonation to diminish within a few hours; best consumed within the same day.
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