Description
A delightful, effervescent drink made with fresh green apples, sparkling water, and a hint of mint. Perfect for any gathering!
Ingredients
- Fresh Green Apples (Granny Smith recommended)
- Sparkling Water
- Fresh Mint Leaves
- Lime or Lemon Juice
- Sweetener (optional, e.g., simple syrup or honey)
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Wash apples thoroughly, cut into quarters, and remove the core.
- Blend: Combine the apple quarters and a cup of water in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Strain: Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer to catch the juice and leave the pulp.
- Add the Sparkle: In a pitcher, mix the apple juice with the sparkling water, adjusting to taste.
- Mint and Citrus: Add torn mint leaves and a squeeze of lime or lemon juice, stirring gently.
- Serve: Pour into glasses filled with ice, garnish with more mint, and enjoy immediately!
Notes
For a sweeter soda, adjust the amount of sweetener as desired. This soda tastes best when freshly made.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: apple soda, refreshing drink, summertime beverage, healthy soda, family favorite