Calming mojito cocktail

Ingredients:

¾ cup fresh lime juice (from 6 limes)

¾ cup simple syrup (bring 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring frequently to dissolve the sugar. Let cool for 30 minutes and then refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour. Simple syrup can be stored in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 6 months.)

½ cup packed fresh mint leaves

2 (2-inch) strips lime zest

1/2 teaspoon of “calm”

4 cups ice cubes

2 cups sparkling water

Lime slices and mint sprigs, for garnish

Method

Combine lime juice, simple syrup, calm,mint leaves and lime zest in a jug; using the handle of a long wooden spoon, lightly crush the mint and zest.

Add ice cubes and sparkling water; stir to mix well. Divide among 4 glasses; garnish with lime slices and mint sprigs.