GINGER ALE MINT LIMEADE

Considering beverage recipes don’t make a dominant appearance on the blog-o, it’s pretty obvious I’m a little boring when it comes to drinks.

Except for the occasional swig of Guaraná (Brian’s favorite Brazilian soda that shockingly he can find in our little Idaho supermarket resulting in our fridge packed to the hilt with it, no room for broccoli, since he’s always sure they’re going to stop carrying it even though he’s singlehandedly keeping the Guaraná industry thriving out here), I usually stick with water, absolutelynolemon, and it works for me.

I’ve always felt a little uncool not having jumped on the dirty Diet Coke or soda fountain drive-through bandwagon. I’m the girl carrying the scratched and dented water bottle instead. Hi.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar, blended until very fine (or use superfine sugar)
• 1 cup fresh lime juice (about 8 limes, depending on size)
• 14-16 fresh mint leaves
• 4 cups ginger ale, chilled
• Lime wedges or slices for serving

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a pitcher, whisk together the sugar, lime juice and mint leaves until the sugar dissolves. Refrigerate until ready to serve (up to 4 hours, the mint flavor will get stronger as it sits).
2. To serve, strain out the mint leaves and add the ginger ale and stir. Add ice cubes to glasses and pour in the limeade. Garnish with lime slices or wedges.
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for full instruction please see : www.melskitchencafe.com

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