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