Lucky Leprechaun Lime Drink
Brighten up your celebration with the festive, zesty "Lucky Leprechaun Lime Drink"—a refreshing lime-infused beverage that’s as fun to drink as it is to look at! With a perfect balance of tangy lime juice, bubbly sparkling water or lemon-lime soda, and a touch of sweetness from honey or simple syrup, this easy-to-make drink is elevated with a vibrant splash of green food coloring for a St. Patrick’s Day flair. Served over ice and garnished with fresh mint and lime slices, it’s a crowd-pleasing mocktail that’s ready in just 10 minutes. Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or simply craving a fizzy lime treat, this drink will bring a touch of magic to any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cups lime juice
- 2 cups sparkling water or lemon-lime soda
- 2 tablespoons honey or simple syrup
- 4 drops green food coloring
- 4 pieces lime slices
- 4 sprigs fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
In a large pitcher, combine the lime juice and honey (or simple syrup) and stir until fully dissolved.
Add the sparkling water (or lemon-lime soda) to the pitcher and stir gently to mix.
Drop in the green food coloring, one drop at a time, stirring after each drop until the desired shade of green is achieved.
Fill two glasses with ice cubes until they are about three-quarters full.
Pour the lime drink mixture evenly into each glass over the ice cubes.
Garnish each drink with a lime slice and a sprig of fresh mint.
Serve immediately and enjoy this festive, zesty drink!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
169 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.1 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.0 g | ||
| Protein | 1.0 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 212 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
