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Youll also need eight 12-ounce mason jars.
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For the simple syrup, in a small sauce pot, bring a cup of water to boil.
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Add the Splenda and stir to dissolve.
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Take the syrup off the heat and let cool for a minute or two.
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Once it has briefly cooled, add the mint leaves to the syrup and leave for about one minute.
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Take mint leaves out of the syrup, discard mint, and let syrup cool completely.
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(This will infuse the simple syrup with mint flavor).
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Meanwhile, wash the limes with a little soap and water because you will be using them in the drinks.
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Zest 2 whole limes, keeping zest in a bowl.
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Cut limes crosswise and juice lime halves into the bowl with the zest (youll need about 4 limes or 8 lime halves for 1/2 cup juice).
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Keep the lime halves for the drinks.
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In a pitcher, add the cooled simple syrup, the lime zest and juice, and the water and club soda.
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Stir.
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Fill each mason jar with 3 mint leaves, one juiced lime half, and ice, almost up to the top.
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Pour in about 1 cup of limeade, put the lid on securely, and shake vigorously.
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Remove lid and serve.
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You can either leave the sliver rim on or take it off.
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This recipe was adapted from tsgcookin.com, or Terri @ thats some good cookin on Tasty Kitchen!
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