Ingredients

• 1 liter water
• 650 g sugar
• 160 ml simple syrup
• 6 lime slices
• 8 sprigs of fresh mint, plus
• 4 sprigs of fresh mint, for decoration
• 80 ml fresh squeezed lime juice
• sparkling water, as needed

Instructions

1. First prepare the simple syrup. In a saucepan bring the water and sugar up to a boil while stirring and cook until all of the sugar has dissolved. Cool the mixture down and store it in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

2. In 4 large glasses add to each 1 lime slice and 2 sprigs of mint, then add to each glass 40 ml of the simple syrup and 20 ml of the lime juice.

3. Add ice cubes to each glass and then add sparkling water to fill each glass.

4. Decorate each glass with one of the remaining sprigs of mint and serve.