Parkside Fizz

• 6 large mint sprigs
• 5 tablespoons orgeat syrup (almond; such as Monin)
• 1 1/2 cups citrus vodka (such as Hangar One Buddha's Hand Citron or Absolut Citron)
• 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/2 cups club soda

1. Strip bottom leaves off mint sprigs, leaving 4-5 leaves on top. Trim sprigs, leaving about a 2" stem attached to leaves; reserve for garnish. Place leaves in a medium pitcher.
2. Add orgeat to pitcher. Using a muddler, gently mash mint leaves (do not tear). Add vodka and let steep for 5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice. Strain and return to pitcher.
3. Fill 3 Old Fashioned glasses with ice cubes. Pour half of mixture into a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice; shake vigorously for 10 seconds. Strain into prepared glasses. Top each with 1/4 cup club soda. Discard ice in shaker and repeat to make 3 more cocktails. Place 1 reserved mint sprig between palms and clap to release aroma; garnish 1 cocktail. Repeat with remaining mint sprigs. Serve with straws.

mint sprigs, orgeat syrup, vodka, lemon juice, club soda

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/parkside-fizz-367767 (may not work)