Sparkling Limeade

Sparkling limeade is a cooling bubbly delight.  You have lime and lemon juice combined with sugar, mint, and a touch of kosher salt. The fruit and mint need to be bruised in order to release their oils.  Everything is stirred together and put in the fridge for at least one hour.  Pour the mixture into some iced glasses and top with club soda.  Add a sprig of mint and you have a nice refreshing summer beverage.

Sparkling Limeade
From Bon Appetit

Ingredients:
4 lemons
5 limes
2 large handfuls of fresh mint
1/2 cup sugar
Pinch of kosher salt
1 (12-ounce) can club soda

Directions:
1. Cut 1 lemon and 1 lime into wedges and toss them into a pitcher.
2. Slice 3 lemons, and 4 limes in half.  Squeeze their juice and place in the pitcher.
3. Add the mint, sugar and pinch of salt.
4. Smash down on the citrus and mint with a wooden spoon, bruising them to release their oils.  Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
5. Chill limeade at least 1 hour, then pour into 4 frosty ice-filled glasses.
6. Open the club soda and top off each glass.  Garnish with mint sprigs.

Serves 4

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