Mint Limeade

By Stef -

This is basically a virgin mint mojito and was tasty. This was a great way to use some of the mint in my garden and it was so refreshing on a hot summer day. I just combined a few recipes that I found online.

Juice of 2 limes
1/2 C. fresh mint, lightly packed
3 C. seltzer water
1/2 C. sugar

Serve over ice and enjoy. Or don't.

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