Sprite Recipe
The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Garnish (optional)
Method
Preparation of Lemon-Lime Base
- 1
Juicing the Fruits
In a large bowl, combine the fresh lemon juice and lime juice. Make sure to strain the juice to remove any seeds or pulp.
- 2
Making the Syrup
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the lemon-lime juice mixture with granulated sugar. Stir continuously until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat once the mixture comes to a gentle boil. Let it cool completely.
Mixing the Drink
- 3
Combining Ingredients
Once the syrup has cooled, in a large pitcher, combine the syrup with the sparkling water. Stir gently to mix well.
- 4
Serving
Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the Sprite mixture over the ice. Stir gently to chill the drink further.
Garnishing
- 5
Adding Garnish
Garnish each glass with a slice of lemon, a slice of lime, and a few fresh mint leaves for added flavor and presentation.