Saratoga Water Recipe

Time10m

Serves1

Make Saratoga Water Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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1
Chill glass
Place a Collins glass or highball in the freezer for 5–10 minutes or fill it with ice water while you prepare ingredients to chill it and then discard the ice water just before building the drink.
2
Prepare ingredients
Juice half a fresh lemon and measure 0.5 oz of lemon juice. Measure 0.25 oz simple syrup. Have sparkling mineral water chilled and mint (if using) rinsed and patted dry.
3
Build the cocktail
Fill the chilled glass about three-quarters full with large ice cubes or crushed ice (about 1 cup). Add 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice and 0.25 oz simple syrup directly over the ice.
4
Top with sparkling water
Slowly pour 6 oz chilled Saratoga sparkling water (or other high-quality sparkling mineral water) over the back of a spoon or down the side of the glass to preserve effervescence. Give the drink one gentle stir with a bar spoon (1 or 2 turns) to combine the syrup and lemon with the water without flattening it.
5
Garnish and finish
Add a lemon wheel or a lemon twist on the rim or floated on top. If using, lightly slap the mint sprig between your palms to release the aroma and tuck it into the drink. Serve immediately so the water remains effervescent.