Apricot Soda with Mint and Honey

serves 4

2 cups apricot juice or nectar

½ cup honey simple syrup*

2 cups seltzer

1 cup mint leaves, loosely packed

ice

In a large pitcher, combine the apricot juice and honey simple syrup. Add the seltzer and mint leaves. Stir until well blended. Serve immediately over ice. 

*Honey Simple Syrup

1 cup water

1 cup sugar

½ cup honey 

In a small saucepan, bring the water, sugar and, honey to a boil. Stir continuously, until the sugar and honey are completely dissolved. Remove from heat, set aside and let cool to room temperature.