Sparkling Water Recipe

Time5m

Serves1

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Ingredients

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1
Chill glass
If you prefer extra-cold sparkling water, place your serving glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes or fill it with ice water while you prepare other components.
2
Prepare glass
Remove the glass from the freezer or empty the ice water. Add 2–3 fresh ice cubes to the glass if you like your drink cold and slightly diluted.
3
Pour sparkling water
Open a chilled bottle or can of sparkling water. Hold the glass at a slight angle and pour 1 cup (about 240 ml) of cold sparkling water gently down the side to preserve carbonation and minimize foaming.
4
Sweeten (optional)
If you want a touch of sweetness, stir in up to 1 teaspoon simple syrup or your preferred liquid sweetener. Start with 1 tsp and adjust to taste. Avoid granular sugar as it may not dissolve well in cold liquid.
5
Add citrus (optional)
Squeeze a fresh lemon or lime wedge over the surface of the glass to release a small amount of juice, then drop the wedge into the drink for aroma and flavor.
6
Garnish and serve
Gently slap a mint sprig between your hands to release oils and rest it on top as a garnish. Serve immediately to enjoy maximum effervescence.