Thirsty Thursday Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavor Enhancements
Garnishes
Method
Preparation
- 1
Make Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine equal parts sugar and water (1 cup each). Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool.
- 2
Prepare Lemon Juice
Squeeze fresh lemons to extract 1 cup of lemon juice. Strain to remove seeds and pulp if desired.
- 3
Chill Club Soda
Ensure club soda is chilled in the refrigerator before use.
Mixing the Drink
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a large pitcher, combine 1 cup of fresh lemon juice, 1 cup of simple syrup, and 4 cups of chilled club soda. Stir gently to mix.
- 5
Add Fresh Flavors
Add 1 cup of fresh mint leaves and 1 cup of sliced strawberries to the pitcher. Stir gently to incorporate the flavors.
Serving
- 6
Prepare Glasses
Fill glasses with ice. Pour the prepared drink over the ice.
- 7
Garnish
Garnish each glass with lime wedges, lemon slices, and additional mint leaves as desired.