Soft Drinks Recipe
Make Soft Drinks Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavoring Ingredients
Garnishing Ingredients
Method
Preparing the Base
- 1
Make Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup of water over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- 2
Combine with Lemon Juice
In a large pitcher, mix the cooled simple syrup with 1 cup of lemon juice and 4 cups of sparkling water. Stir gently to combine.
Adding Flavor
- 3
Muddle Fresh Ingredients
In a separate bowl, muddle the fresh mint leaves and fresh berries together until they release their juices.
- 4
Combine Flavors
Add the muddled mixture to the pitcher with the lemon and sparkling water mix. Stir gently to distribute the flavors.
- 5
Add Lime Juice
Add 1 tablespoon of lime juice to enhance the flavor of the drink. Stir again to combine.
Serving the Drink
- 6
- 7
Pour and Enjoy
Pour the prepared soft drink mixture over the ice and garnish with additional mint leaves and berries if desired. Serve immediately.