Honey Lemon Balm Spritzer

1/2 cup honey
2 cups warm water
1/2 cup lemon and/or lime juice
1 cup cold water
1 cup lemon balm, lightly packed
A few mint leaves
Lemon and/or lime slices
2 cups cold sparkling water

In a large pitcher, mix honey and 2 cups warm water until the honey is dissolved.  Add lemon/lime juice, and 1 cup cold water.  Mix well. Crush lemon balm and add to mixture.  Using a muddle or wooden spoon handle, smash the lemon balm in the bottom of the pitcher.  Add lemon/lime slices and refrigerate mixture until chilled, about an hour.

Once chilled, add 2 cups cold sparkling water.  Stir.  Pour through a strainer into glasses.


From She Wears Many Hats blog, adapted from Bon Appetit recipe