Martha Stewart's Fresh from the Lab: Bubbling Cocktails

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   In a glass measuring cup, pour 1 cup boiling water over 1 cup sugar.

2. 2

   Stir until sugar has dissolved; refrigerate until cool.

3. 3

   Puree 2 cups packed mint leaves (1 small bunch) with 1/4 cup cooled syrup in a blender.

4. 4

   Add 6 peeled, quartered kiwis, and blend until just smooth.

5. 5

   Add remaining syrup.

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   Pour through a cheesecloth-lined fine sieve into a pitcher; discard solids.

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   Stir in ice and 1 liter sparkling water or club soda.

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   (For a cocktail version, add 1 cup vodka.)

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   Pour into flasks, and serve with straws.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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