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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Squeeze fresh lemons to extract 1 cup of lemon juice. Make sure to remove any seeds.
- 2
Prepare Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine equal parts sugar and water (1/2 cup each). Heat over medium heat until the sugar completely dissolves. Allow to cool.
- 3
Gather Ingredients
Gather all the ingredients including lemon juice, sparkling water, simple syrup, lemon zest, and ice cubes.
Mixing the Spritz
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a large pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and lemon zest. Stir well to mix.
- 5
Add Bubbles
Slowly pour in the sparkling water to the mixture in the pitcher. Stir gently to combine, being careful not to lose the fizz.
- 6
Serve Over Ice
Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the spritz mixture over the ice.
- 7
Garnish
Garnish each glass with a lemon slice and a few fresh mint leaves for added flavor and presentation.