Green Apple Sparkler Recipe

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• 2/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 7 to 8 medium limes)
• 1 medium Granny Smith apple
• Ice
• 4 1/2 cups club soda, chilled
• 1 medium lime, cut into 6 wedges

1. At least 4 hours and up to 3 days before making the drink, bring the sugar and water to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice.
3. Let cool to room temperature, then transfer to a 1-quart container.
4. Halve, core, and cut the apple into 1/8-inch-thick slices.
5. Place the apple slices in the lime syrup and stir to coat.
6. Cover and refrigerate until the apple flavor infuses the syrup, at least 4 hours or up to 3 days.
7. When ready to serve, strain the mixture through a mesh strainer set over a medium bowl or small pitcher; reserve the apple slices for the garnish.
8. Fill a 10-ounce collins glass with ice, add 2 ounces of the syrup, top with 4 ounces of the club soda, and stir gently with a long spoon or straw.
9. Garnish with a lime wedge and a few reserved apple slices.
10. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 9 drinks.

sugar, water, freshly squeezed lime juice, apple, club soda, lime

Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/green-apple-sparkler-29157 (may not work)