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The Green Lantern

Makes6 drinks
  • Active time:10 min
  • Start to finish:10 min
July 2008
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  • 1 cup packed parsley sprigs
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 (10-oz) bottle club soda
  • Purée all ingredients except club soda in a blender 1 minute. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large glass measure. Serve over ice and top off drinks with club soda.
Cooks’ note: For alcoholic drinks, add 2 Tbsp gin or vodka.
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