Sparkling Limeade

The Washington Post, July 2, 2008

• • Course: Beverage
• • Features: Fast

Summary:

This refreshing nonalcoholic cocktail is perfect for warm summer nights. The effervescence of the seltzer paired with fresh lime juice and a little sugar creates a homemade drink that pleases children and adults alike.

It can be prepared a day in advance, but for peak carbonation, it is best served the day it is made.

2 servings

Ingredients:

• • 1/4 cup sugar
• • 1/4 cup water
• • Finely grated zest and juice from 2 large limes (about 1 1/2 teaspoons zest and 2 tablespoons of juice)
• • 33 ounces lemon-lime-flavored seltzer water (from a 1-liter bottle)
• • Ice, for serving

Directions:

Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved to form a simple syrup. Remove from the heat.

Combine the lime zest and juice and the seltzer in a 1-quart container; add the simple syrup to taste.

When ready to serve, stir to redistribute the lime zest, then pour over ice.

Recipe Source:

From Molly Marino, a private chef in Potomac.

101 calories, n/a fat, n/a saturated fat, n/a cholesterol, 21mg sodium, 26g carbohydrates, n/a dietary fiber, n/a sugar, n/a protein.