Lime Mint Soda
When it's too hot to brew I make up a batch of soda. Lately on my days off, the last thing I want to do is stand in the blistering hot sun for a whole brew session. My kegs go empty and I grow thirsty, this soda pop recipe is my quick fit.
Brewed By: Izzy
Brew Date: 07/22/2012
Brew Type: Other
Beer Styles: Soda
Recipe Category: Personal Brew
Batch Size: 2.5 gallons
Boil Time: 0 minutes
ABV: 0.0% ABV
Malt/Grain/Sugar/Extract:
48 Limes (or a Quart of Lime Juice Concentrate)
12 springs of Mint ( I used homegrown mint)
2-4 cups of Sugar (I used Mexican Cane Sugar)
Mashing Instructions:
Take all the mint leaves crush them into a Coffee Press and add hot water and let steep for an hour before adding to the keg.
Extra Ingredients:
Add Liquor of your choice if you want a kick: Vodka, Rum or Whiskey!?
Special Instructions / Notes:
I use the hot mint extract to dissolve the sugar then add fresh water with the lime juice and force carbonate a 3 gallon keg.