Persian Sparkling Yogurt Drink

1 cup plain yogurt

1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint leaves

½teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon freshly

ground black pepper

1 ½ cups sparkling mineral water or club soda

4 fresh mint leaves

Whisk yogurt until smooth.

In a pitcher, combine yogurt, chopped mint, salt and pepper. Stir well.

Gradually add mineral water, stirring gently to blend. Pour into glasses and top with a mint leaf.

Serves four.

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