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Mix sugar and water in a small pot and boil for 3 minutes to make a simple syrup. Let cool. In medium bowl, stir together 1 cup syrup (leftover syrup can be refrigerated indefinitely), lemon juice and chopped mint. Pour mixture into an ice cube tray and freeze. In a blender, blend together frozen cubes, chopped mint, vodka and sparkling water (as much as you need- depending on thickness of drink- add a little at a time). Pour into chilled glasses. Garnish with mint sprigs and lemon zest.

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In a blender, blend together frozen cubes, chopped mint and vodka and sparkling water- add a little bit of water at a time until you reach your desired thickness of the drink. Pour into chilled glasses, and garnish with mint sprigs and lemon zest.