Sparkling Blood Orange Mocktail

Made with a freshly squeezed blood orange simple syrup, this sparkling blood orange mocktail creates a super refreshing thirst-quenching drink full of citrus.

Ingredients:

• 4 ounces blood orange simple syrup

• 2 ounces lime juice

• Sparkling water (lime flavored or plain)

Directions:

1. In a cocktail shaker, add the blood orange simple syrup, lime juice, and ice.

2. Shake and pour into glass.

3. Top with sparkling water.

4. Optional: Garnish with blood orange or lime slices.

Notes:

For blood orange simple syrup, combine 1/2 cup water, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup freshly squeezed blood orange juice, and juice from two limes in a saucepan. Allow to simmer on low heat and stir until sugar is dissolved. Let cool before using.