Apricot Soda with Mint and Honey


Serves 4

2 cups apricot juice or nectar
½ cup honey simple syrup*
2 cups seltzer
1 cup mint leaves, loosely packed
ice

In a large pitcher, combine the apricot juice and honey simple syrup. 
 Add the seltzer and mint leaves. 
Stir until well blended. 
Serve immediately over ice.

*Honey Simple Syrup
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
½ cup honey

In a small saucepan, bring the water, sugar and, honey to a boil. 
 Stir continuously, until the sugar and honey are completely dissolved. 
 Remove from heat, set aside and let cool to room temperature.