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Ingredients:

  • Fresh apricots
  • Sparkling water
  • Lemon-lime soda
  • Orange liqueur
  • Simple syrup
  • Fresh mint leaves
  • Ice cubes

Instructions:

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
  2. Add 1-2 fresh apricot halves to the shaker and muddle them gently.
  3. Pour in 1 ounce of orange liqueur.
  4. Add 1/2 ounce of simple syrup.
  5. Squeeze in a thin slice of lemon (about 1/8 inch) over the mixture, then drop it in.
  6. Top the shaker off with sparkling water and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds.
  7. Strain the mixture into a chilled glass filled with ice cubes.
  8. Stir gently to combine.
  9. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint leaves.
  10. Top the drink off with lemon-lime soda and stir once more to combine.
  11. Serve immediately, garnished with an additional apricot half if desired.