Tag: Sparkling Water

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Watermelon-Ginger Punch

Loosely based on a Korean watermelon and ginger beverage, this refreshingly sweet drink will maximize lycopene if you allow the whole fruit to ripen at room temperature instead of putting it in the fridge right after purchase. You can chill the punch (and any leftover melon) for up to two days without significantly reducing the […]

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Sparkling Cucumber-Basil Limeade

serves 4-6 ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon lime zest, plus 1 cup fresh lime juice (4 to 6 limes) 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, lightly packed 1 medium English cucumber, halved and thinly sliced 2 cups chilled sparkling water directions In a small saucepan, bring the sugar, lime zest + 1 cup water to […]

Easy Ginger Spritzer

Ingredients 1 cup water 3/4 cup sugar 8 ounces sliced ginger with peel 4 cups sparkling water How to Make It 1 In a small sauce add water and sugar over medium-high heat. Cook until sugar is dissolved. 2 Turn off heat and add ginger. Cover and let steep overnight. or until very fragrant. Strain […]

Easy Ginger Spritzer

Ingredients 1 cup water 3/4 cup sugar 8 ounces sliced ginger with peel 4 cups sparkling water How to Make It In a small sauce add water and sugar over medium-high heat. Cook until sugar is dissolved. Turn off heat and add ginger. Cover and let steep overnight. or until very fragrant. Strain ginger from […]

Raspberry-Lime Rickey Slushies

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups ice cubes 1 1/2 cups sparkling water 1/2 cup gin (such as Bluecoat American Dry Gin) 6 tablespoons sugar 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 8 ounces fresh raspberries, frozen Lime wedges (optional) How to Make It Combine first 6 ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth. Serve slushies with lime wedges, […]