Sparkling Water Recipe

Time5m

Serves1

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Ingredients

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1
Chill and prepare glass
If possible, chill your glass in the refrigerator for 5–10 minutes beforehand. When ready, add 4 ice cubes to a tall glass.
2
Add sweetener (optional)
If you want a slightly sweetened sparkling water, add 1 teaspoon of simple syrup or the sweetener of your choice to the glass over the ice. Stir briefly to dissolve.
3
Pour sparkling water
Slowly pour 1 cup of cold sparkling (carbonated) water into the glass to preserve fizz. Pour down the side of the glass or tilt the glass slightly.
4
Garnish
Squeeze the fresh lemon wedge lightly over the drink to release a few drops of juice, then drop the wedge into the glass. Optionally smack a mint sprig between your palms to release aroma and tuck it into the glass as a garnish.
5
Serve immediately while carbonated. Stir gently if needed to combine sweetener. For larger servings, scale quantities (e.g., 4 cups sparkling water, 16 ice cubes, 4 lemon wedges, 4 tsp sweetener).