Description
Beat the heat with this incredibly refreshing and easy-to-make peppermint mocktail. Perfect for parties, holidays, or just a simple afternoon treat, this non-alcoholic beverage is sure to delight with its cool minty flavor and vibrant green hue.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh lime juice (about 6–8 limes)
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 3 cups club soda or sparkling water, chilled
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
- Lime slices, for garnish
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine water and sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool. This is your simple syrup.
- In a pitcher, combine the cooled simple syrup, lime juice, and peppermint extract. Stir well.
- Add the club soda or sparkling water to the pitcher. Gently stir to combine.
- Add fresh mint leaves and lime slices to the pitcher for garnish and extra flavor.
- Fill serving glasses with ice.
- Pour the peppermint mocktail over the ice.
- Garnish each glass with a fresh mint sprig and a lime wedge. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a stronger mint flavor, add a few more drops of peppermint extract, but be careful not to overdo it.
- You can make the simple syrup ahead of time and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness by altering the amount of sugar in the simple syrup.
- For a festive touch, add a few drops of green food coloring to achieve a more vibrant color.
- Prep Time: PT10M
- Cook Time: PT5M
- Category: Mocktails
- Method: Stovetop and No-Cook
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g