Vietnamese Lime Soda
  	  		Soda Chanh
  	  	
  	  	  		
  			Soda Chanh (lime soda) is often listed on Vietnamese restaurant menus.  Get revitalized from the hot sun with this refreshing Vietnamese beverage.   		
  	  	Recipe Ingredients:
  	
  		  			- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (add more to suit your sweetness preference)
 
  		  			- 2 to 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
 
  		  			- 1 tablespoon of simple syrup (made by first boiling together equal parts sugar and water, then letting it cool)
 
  		  			- 3 mint leaves, torn if large (optional)
 
  		  			- 1 to 1 1/4 cups seltzer water
 
  		  			- ice cubes
 
  		  			- lime wedges for garnish
 
  		  			- mint leaves for garnish
 
  		  	
  	Recipe Steps:
  	
  		  			- In a tall glass, pour in powdered sugar. If you are using mint leaves, muddle it with the powdered sugar for a few seconds.  Layer the glass with lime juice and simple syrup.  Add ice cubes until filled to 3/4 of the glass.
 
  		  			- When you are ready to serve or consume, slowly pour seltzer water over the ice cubes.  Stir with a a spoon or straw.  Decorate glass with a sprig of mint and wedge of lime.
 
  		  	
  	
  		Serving Size: 1
  		Preparation Time: 15 minutes  	
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