Winter Herbal Citrus Soda



Makes 1 Large Pitcher
Ingredients
1/4 cup fresh parsley
1/4 cup fresh basil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon thyme leaves
zest of 1 lime
zest of 1 lemon
1 cup turbinado sugar or white sugar
1 cup water
2 cups citrus juice: tangerines, lemons, limes, oranges
Directions
Combine the herbs, zest, sugar and water in a medium saucepan on high heat and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and allow to simmer for about 6 minutes.  Take off heat and allow to cool.  Blend the mixture and then strain out all the leaves.  It will be a vibrant green color.  In  a large pitcher combine the syrup, the lemon juice and ice, fill with selzer water, stir and garnish with a few thyme leaves.
Makes 1 Large Pitcher
Ingredients
1/4 cup fresh parsley
1/4 cup fresh basil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon thyme leaves
zest of 1 lime
zest of 1 lemon
1 cup turbinado sugar or white sugar
1 cup water
2 cups citrus juice: tangerines, lemons, limes, oranges
Directions
Combine the herbs, zest, sugar and water in a medium saucepan on high heat and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and allow to simmer for about 6 minutes.  Take off heat and allow to cool.  Blend the mixture and then strain out all the leaves.  It will be a vibrant green color.  In  a large pitcher combine the syrup, the lemon juice and ice, fill with selzer water, stir and garnish with a few thyme leaves.