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Refreshing Pantry Mint Julep Mocktail

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A simple, refreshing non-alcoholic mint julep mocktail made with fresh mint, sugar, lemon juice, and sparkling water. Perfect for summer sipping and easy to prepare with pantry staples.

Ingredients

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  • 10–12 fresh mint leaves (spearmint recommended)
  • 1–2 tablespoons granulated sugar or simple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup (240 ml) cold sparkling water or club soda
  • Crushed ice
  • Optional garnish: sprig of mint and lemon wheel

Instructions

  1. Place 10-12 fresh mint leaves into a mixing glass.
  2. Gently muddle the mint leaves with a muddler or the back of a spoon for about 20 seconds to release oils without tearing the leaves.
  3. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar or simple syrup to the muddled mint.
  4. Pour in 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of fresh lemon juice and stir gently to combine.
  5. Fill the glass about halfway with crushed ice (around 1 cup or 240 ml).
  6. Pour cold sparkling water gently over the ice until the glass is full (about 1 cup or 240 ml).
  7. Stir gently once to mix without losing fizz.
  8. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a lemon wheel on the rim. Slap the mint sprig between your hands before garnishing to release fragrance.
  9. Serve immediately for best refreshment.

Notes

[‘Do not over-muddle the mint to avoid bitterness; gently bruise the leaves to release oils.’, ‘Use crushed ice for best chilling and dilution.’, ‘Keep sparkling water chilled to maintain fizz.’, ‘Adjust sweetness to taste by varying sugar or simple syrup amount.’, ‘Mint extract can be used in a pinch but fresh mint is best.’, ‘Prepare mint syrup base (mint, sugar, lemon juice) ahead and refrigerate up to 3 days; add ice and sparkling water before serving.’, ‘For a twist, try adding muddled berries, basil, rosemary, or a splash of grapefruit juice.’]

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