Minty Lemon Soda Recipe - The Washington Post

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Natural juice-based drinks help maintain hydration in summer's heat. This one is gently sweetened with honey, flavored with lemon and spiked with a hint of mint.

Use more lemons if you want a stronger citrus flavor, fewer if you want more of a honey-mint taste.

The mint leaves need to steep in the cooled syrup for up to 4 hours.

From Casey Seidenberg, co-founder of Nourish Schools, a nutrition education company in the District.

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Ingredients

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Servings: 32 Makes about 2 cups concentrate (32 one-cup servings of soda)

Directions

  • Step 1

    In a small nonreactive saucepan over medium-high heat, heat the honey, water, and lemon juice and zest until the mixture reaches a low boil. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature.

  • Step 2

    Stir in the mint leaves, then cover the saucepan and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.

  • Step 3

    Strain the mixture into a jar or another lidded storage container; discard the solids. Cover and refrigerate until needed.

  • Step 4

    To serve, measure 1 tablespoon of syrup into a glass and add 1 cup of sparkling water. Stir to combine. Add ice, if desired. Taste, and add syrup or sparkling water, as needed. Garnish with a sprig of mint and serve.

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    Nutritional Facts

    Per one-cup serving (using 1/2 cup lemon juice)

    This analysis is an estimate based on available ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s or nutritionist’s advice.

    From Casey Seidenberg, co-founder of Nourish Schools, a nutrition education company in the District.

    Tested by Jane Touzalin.

    Published August 8, 2012

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