Ice Cream Soda with Lime, Mint and Ginger

1. 1

   Combine sugar, lime juice, chopped mint and ginger in heavy large saucepan.

2. 2

   Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves and syrup comes to simmer.

3. 3

   Simmer syrup 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove from heat and cool completely.

5. 5

   Strain syrup into small bowl, pressing lightly on solids; discard solids.

6. 6

   (Can be prepared 1 week ahead.

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   Cover and refrigerate.)

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   Pour 3 tablespoons syrup, then 3/4 cup sparkling water into each of 6 tall glasses.

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   Stir to blend.

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    Mix in additional syrup or sparkling water to taste.

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    Top each with 1 scoop vanilla ice cream.

12. 12

    Garnish sodas with lime slices and mint sprigs, if desired, and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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