iced sparkling mint americano
Call this the Official Drink of Summer
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, lightly packed
- 1 cup sparkling water
- 2 oz espresso
- cream or choice milk, for serving (optional)
- fresh mint leaves, to top
Instructions
- In a small saucepot, heat 1/4 cup of water and the sugar to a boil. Remove from heat and drop in the mint leaves. Steep 5-10 minutes. Discard the solids and let cool.
- Measure 1-2 tablespoons (or more, depending on how sweet you want your drink) of syrup in the bottom of a tall glass, then the sparkling water. Add ice, then pour the espresso overtop. Be mesmerized as the espresso slowly trickles down to the bottom of the cup.
- Add cream or milk as desired and top with fresh mint sprigs.
Notes
*Espresso: If you do not have an espresso machine, you can use 1/2 cup very strong brewed coffee as a replacement, but you will not have the crema layer and the taste will differ.